Why the study?
What are the risk and trigger factors for the development of eating disorders in female elite athletes?
Population
603 elite female athletes in Norway, ages 12-35 years, representing six groups of sports.
Design
Case-control
Authors
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May warrant targeted screening in leanness sports; leaves open prospective validation of triggers in elite athletes.
What are the risk and trigger factors for the development of eating disorders in female elite athletes?
Eating disorders are prevalent among elite female athletes, particularly in sports emphasizing leanness, and are triggered by factors like prolonged dieting and sudden training increases.
Jorunn Sundgot‐Borgen (1994) studied this question.