Eating behavior and reasons for exercise among competitive collegiate male athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Research concerning eating disorders among adolescent and young adult male athletes is limited compared with female counterparts, but increasing evidence indicates that they may be at unique risk for unhealthy exercise and eating behavior. The current study aimed to characterize unhealthy exercise and eating behavior according to competitive athlete status, as well as per sport type.

Method

Collegiate male athletes (N = 611), each affiliated with one of the 10 National College Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I schools in the United States, completed an online survey, reporting on eating and extreme weight control behaviors, and reasons for exercise.

Results

Competitive athletes endorsed increased driven exercise and exercising when sick. Baseball players

SUBMITTER: Gorrell S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7253316 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature