Eating Disorders in Athletes - Tapa blanda

This comprehensive, up-to-date book presents the latest researchand applied practice to address all of the key issues relating tosport and eating disorders. The book begins by looking at theunderlying factors behind the development of disordered eating. Itgoes on to consider evaluation, diagnosis and treatment across awide range of sports, and assesses the various types of treatmentavailable and the practicalities of implementing treatmentprogrammes. A whole chapter is devoted to the role of the internet,both as a source of information and of possible treatment, forathletes with these disorders. The final chapter provides fourpractical examples and case studies of disordered eating inhigh-risk sports.

• Presents the latest research and applied practice relating tosport and eating disorders
• Describes how to diagnose and assess eating disorders
• Assesses the impact of the availability of on-line diagnosisand treatment
• Includes practical examples and case studies of eatingdisorders in high-risk sports

Eating Disorders in Athletes will prove invaluable to a range ofprofessionals working with athletes including sport psychologists,sport nutritionists, sport medicine specialists and coaches. Itwill also be essential reading for students on a range of courseswithin sport science and sport psychology.