Female athletes and eating problems: A meta-analysis
International Journal of Eating DisordersPublished 1 May 2000
Linda Smolak, Sarah K. Murnen, Anne E. Ruble
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There appear to be circumstances under which sports participation by women constitutes a risk factor for certain elements of eating problems and in other situations, athletic participation may be protective against eating problems.
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There appear to be circumstances under which sports participation by women constitutes a risk factor for certain elements of eating problems. In other situations, athletic participation may be protective against eating problems.
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