Assessment of Disordered Eating and Orthorexia Nervosa in Endurance Athletes Following Gluten and Wheat-free Diets

Endurance athletes recognize that a leaner and lighter body can improve performance outcomes. Currently, there is limited data assessing disordered eating, including orthorexia nervosa, in endurance athletes choosing to adhere to gluten and wheat-free diets (GWDs). PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess disordered eating, including orthorexia behaviors, in endurance athletes following GWDs compared to athletes following a normal diet (ND)....