Disordered eating attitudes, anxiety, self-esteem and perfectionism in young athletes and non-athletes

This 2019 study examined the eating disorder risk of NCAA Division I cross country and track distance running student-athletes. The study recruited 638 student-athletes (both sexes) competing at distances of 800m or greater. Risk of eating disorders was measured by checking their Eating Disorder Screen for Primary Care (ESP) score. Of the questions in the […]

This 2021 study investigated the hydration status of young American football players and aimed to summarize their eating patterns. The study recruited 63 youth football players competing in different leagues. There is one league that requires players to regulate their weight, while another league imposes an age restriction. On average, the players arrived to the […]