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  • Psychology
  • Nutrition Science

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  • Competitive bodybuilding involves rigorous training and strict dieting, potentially impacting athletes' physical and mental health.
  • Understanding the psychological and behavioral challenges faced by bodybuilders is crucial for their well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate disordered eating, orthorexia, exercise addiction, and body image perceptions in competitive bodybuilders.
  • To explore differences based on sex and competitive experience levels.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 60 competitive bodybuilders (29 men, 31 women).
  • Anonymous online questionnaire assessing demographics, training, phase-specific symptoms, orthorexia (ORTO-15), exercise addiction (EAI-3), and body image.

Main Results:

  • Both sexes reported reduced libido, increased hunger, sleep disturbances, weight monitoring, and binge eating. Females experienced menstrual irregularities.
  • Orthorexia nervosa and exercise addiction risks were identified, particularly in novice females and advanced males.
  • Sex-based differences emerged in body image perceptions, with males focusing on muscle mass and females on leanness.

Conclusions:

  • Competitive bodybuilders display significant body image concerns, post-competition binge eating, and exercise behaviors driven by mood and appearance.
  • Recommendations include screening, education on energy availability, post-competition support, and health-focused coaching to prevent clinical pathology.