Feast or Famine: Eating Disorders in Athletes
The Physician and SportsmedicinePublished 1 April 1990
James S. Thornton
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This video explains how coaches and others close to the athlete may have to intervene to help stave off a serious eating disorder.
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Losing weight to improve performance is common-even accepted-among sports competitors. When weight loss gets out of hand, though, coaches and others close to the athlete may have to intervene to help stave off a serious eating disorder.
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PsychologyMedicineBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
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