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Disordered eating behaviors and body image in male athletes
Goltz, Fernanda Reistenbach; Stenzel, Lucia Marques; Schneider, Claudia Dornelles.
  • Goltz, Fernanda Reistenbach; Universidade Federal de Ciencias da Saude de Porto Alegre. Department of Nutrition. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Stenzel, Lucia Marques; Universidade Federal de Ciencias da Saude de Porto Alegre. Department of Nutrition. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Schneider, Claudia Dornelles; Universidade Federal de Ciencias da Saude de Porto Alegre. Department of Nutrition. Porto Alegre. BR
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.) ; 35(3): 237-242, Jul-Sep. 2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-687948
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To identify disordered eating behaviors and body image dissatisfaction, as well as their relationship to body fat (BF), among male athletes in high risk sports for eating disorders.

Methods:

One hundred and fifty-six male athletes were divided into the following categories weight-class sports, sports where leanness improves performance, and sports with aesthetic ideals. BF was assessed and three questionnaires were used the Eating Attitudes Test; the Bulimic Investigatory Test, Edinburgh; the Body Shape Questionnaire.

Results:

Disordered eating behaviors and body image dissatisfaction were found in 43 (27.6%) and 23 athletes (14.7%), respectively, and an association was detected between the two variables (p < 0.001). Athletes with and without disordered eating behaviors did not differ in %BF (11.0±5.2% and 9.8±4.0%, respectively; p = 0.106). However, athletes with body image dissatisfaction had higher %BF than those who were satisfied (12.6±5.9% and 9.7±3.9%, respectively; p = 0.034). There were no differences in BF, frequency of disordered eating behaviors, and body image dissatisfaction between sports categories.

Conclusion:

Nearly one-quarter of athletes showed disordered eating behaviors, which was associated with body image dissatisfaction. Athletes with higher %BF were more likely to be dissatisfied with body image. There was no difference in eating behavior and body image between athletes from different sports categories. .
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Body Image / Feeding and Eating Disorders / Body Dysmorphic Disorders / Athletes Type of study: Etiology study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.) Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Ciencias da Saude de Porto Alegre/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Body Image / Feeding and Eating Disorders / Body Dysmorphic Disorders / Athletes Type of study: Etiology study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.) Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Ciencias da Saude de Porto Alegre/BR