Cross-sectional analysis identifies significant links between health-related quality of life, disordered eating, and energy availability in adolescent athletes.
Key Points
Adolescent athletes with disordered eating behaviors reported significantly worse health-related quality of life.
There was a notable association between disordered eating and lower scores on the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory, with a β of -4.78.
Data collected included assessments from the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire, Compulsive Exercise Test, and activity monitoring.
Findings highlight the need for early intervention strategies to address disordered eating, particularly in female athletes with lower quality of life.