Disordered eating behaviors and body image in male athletes
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
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35(3): 237-242, Jul-Sep. 2013. tab, graf
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in English
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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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Main subject:
Body Image
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Feeding and Eating Disorders
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Body Dysmorphic Disorders
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Athletes
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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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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