Retired Athletes and the Intersection of Food and Body: A Systematic Literature Review Exploring Compensatory Behaviours and Body Change

Background: Retirement from elite sport is a unique transition that influences significant identity, body, and lifestyle changes. This mixed-studies systematic literature review reports on athletic retirement, maladaptive eating behaviours, and body dissatisfaction. Methods: The preferred reporting...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Georgina L. Buckley, Linden E. Hall, Annie-Claude M. Lassemillante, Kathryn E. Ackerman, Regina Belski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/6/1395