![]() 63 elite martial arts male athletes (18.59 ± 5.29 yrs, and 63 non-athlete persons (17.3 ± 3.4 yrs were recruited. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with elite martial arts athletes (Karate, Taekwondo, and Judo who were considered to be of higher risk for eating disorders. Thus, the purpose of this research was to study eating disorders and body image among weight-class elite athletes. The close relationship between body image and performance makes the elite athletes vulnerable to eating disorders. The Study of Eating Disorders and Body Image Among Elite Martial Arts Athletesĭirectory of Open Access Journals (Sweden)įull Text Available Study objective: The competitive sports environment can enhance social and cultural pressure towards having ideal body weight in weight-sensitive sports.
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