Eating Disorders

Female Athletes Are More Prone to Eating Disorders

Published in Healthcare Finance, Tax and Law Weekly, December 5th, 2007

Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders the nation's leading eating disorder treatment center, reports female athletes are more prone to eating disorders when they're involved in sports where there's pressure to have a certain body type, weigh a certain amount, or when success depends on their appearance as much as their performance.

"As with anyone with an eating disorder, female athletes use unhealthy methods to meet legitimate emotional needs," said Juliet Zuercher, registered dietitian and the director of nutrition services at Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders.

Research shows that female athletes in judged sports...

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