Waubonsee Community College

Disordered eating among athletes, a comprehensive guide for health professionals, Katherine A. Beals

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-245) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Disordered eating among athletes

bibliography

53802003

Katherine A. Beals

"Disordered Eating Among Athletes: A Comprehensive Guide for Health Professionals will increase your understanding of eating disorders among athletes and give you the practical information you need to manage athletes in need. The book synthesizes, integrates, and evaluates the latest research on disordered eating as it pertains to both male and female athletes." "Disordered Eating Among Athletes: A Comprehensive Guide for Health Professionals effectively provides a wealth of both scientific research and practical information that will enable personal trainers, athletic trainers, and other health and fitness professionals to work with and counsel athletes with eating disorders. The book contains many features designed to help you learn about and treat eating disorders."--Jacket

a comprehensive guide for health professionals

Disordered eating categories and their application to athletes -- Prevalence of disordered eating among athletes -- Etiology of disordered eating in athletes -- Disordered eating in male athletes -- Effects of disordered eating on performance -- Effects of disordered eating on health -- Preventing disordered eating in athletes -- Identifying disordered eating in athletes -- Treatment considerations for athletes with disordered eating -- Managing athletes with disordered eating -- Successful eating disorder screening, prevention, and treatment programs for athletes