Original paper

“Despite being an athlete, I am also a human-being”: Male elite gymnasts’ reflections on food and body image

Volume: 20, Issue: 7, Pages: 964 - 972
Published: Oct 30, 2019
Abstract
Our aim was to investigate the prevalence of symptoms related to eating disorders, disordered eating and body image perception, and attitudes toward eating in a group of elite male artistic gymnastics. Seventeen athletes took part in this quali-quantitative, cross-sectional study. Presence of eating disorders symptoms, and body image perception and satisfaction were assessed using validated questionnaires. Focus groups were held to discuss their...
Paper Details
Title
“Despite being an athlete, I am also a human-being”: Male elite gymnasts’ reflections on food and body image
Published Date
Oct 30, 2019
Volume
20
Issue
7
Pages
964 - 972
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