Body Image Concern and Eating Disorder Symptoms Among Elite Icelandic Athletes

Body Image Concern and Eating Disorder Symptoms Among Elite Icelandic Athletes

The aim of this study was to analyse body image concerns and symptoms of eating disorders in elite Icelandic athletes according to their sex, and sport practiced. The participants were 755 athletes (24.8 ± 3.5 years in age) who compete at the highest possible level in Iceland. Representing...

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Main Authors: Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir, Petra Sigurðardóttir, Sigurlaug Jónsdóttir, Guðlaug Þorsteinsdóttir, Jose Saavedra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
Anorexia
bulimia
health
performance
sports
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/15/2728

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