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Marina Rueda Flores1, Adrián Martín-Castellanos2, Olga López-Torres3
1Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte (INEF-Departamento de Deportes), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, C/Martín Fierro, 7, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
Nutrients
|March 13, 2024
Summary
Elite female wrestlers experience significant eating disorders (EDs) and related mental health issues. Competition and training experience predict bulimia severity, highlighting the need for athlete support and policy changes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Eating disorders (EDs) pose a significant health risk in combat sports.
- Elite female wrestlers are a vulnerable population for developing EDs.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate ED prevalence and predictors in elite female wrestlers.
- Examine differences in EDs across wrestling disciplines.
- Identify factors contributing to EDs in this athletic group.
Main Methods:
- Study included 22 elite female wrestlers with a history of EDs.
- Data collected via demographic survey and validated questionnaires (EAT-26, BITE, EDI-3, DASS-21).
- Statistical analyses included group comparisons and regression analyses.
Main Results:
- Abnormal eating patterns were identified via BITE scores.
- Significant differences in eating behaviors were linked to competition and training experience.
- Competition and training experience predicted bulimia severity and symptoms.
- Prevalent extreme weight-control practices like fasting, diuretic/laxative use, and binge eating were observed.
Conclusions:
- EDs are a critical concern in elite female wrestling.
- Competition and training experience are significant predictors of bulimia.
- A multidisciplinary approach is essential to address EDs and promote athlete well-being.
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