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Pathogenic Weight-Control Behavior in Female Athletes.

L W Rosen, D B McKeag, D O Hough

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Female collegiate athletes engage in pathogenic weight-control behaviors to enhance athletic performance. A study found 32% of participants used methods like self-induced vomiting or diet pills, indicating a high-risk population needing intervention.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Clinical Psychology
Public Health

Background:

Athletes often pursue extreme measures to reduce body fat for performance enhancement.
Disordered eating and pathogenic weight-control behaviors are prevalent concerns in athletic populations.
Identifying athletes at risk is crucial for timely intervention and support.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of pathogenic weight-control behaviors among female collegiate athletes.
To identify specific behaviors that pose a risk to athletes' health.
To provide recommendations for coaches, trainers, and physicians to identify and assist high-risk athletes.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire was administered to 182 female collegiate athletes.
Data collected focused on the practice of specific weight-control behaviors.
Behaviors were categorized as pathogenic if they included self-induced vomiting, frequent binge eating, or the use of laxatives, diet pills, or diuretics.

Main Results:

32% of the surveyed female collegiate athletes reported engaging in at least one pathogenic weight-control behavior.
Commonly reported behaviors included self-induced vomiting, binge eating, and the use of diet pills and laxatives.
The findings highlight a significant prevalence of disordered eating patterns within this demographic.

Conclusions:

A substantial proportion of female collegiate athletes are employing dangerous methods to control weight.
There is a clear need for increased awareness and screening for pathogenic weight-control behaviors in collegiate sports.
Intervention strategies should be developed and implemented to support athletes exhibiting these high-risk behaviors.