1. Eating Disorders in Female Athletes

2. How do you define yourself?
“A WOMEN IS OFTEN MEASURED by the things she cannot control. She is measured by the way her body curves or doesn't curve, by where she is flat or straight or round. She is measured by and inches &
ages and numbers, by all the outside things that
don't ever add up to who she is on the inside. And so
if a woman is to be measured, let her be measured
by the things she can control; by who she is & who
she is trying to become. Because as every woman
knows, measurements are only statistics & statistics lie.”
- Nike, Inc.

3. WHAT MATTERS MOST IS HOW YOU SEE YOURSELF
At the end of the day.. It doesn’t matter how others see you.
Look at these two pictures- the skinny girl looks in the mirror and sees someone who clearly does not resemble her- she has a distorted view of herself and that’s extremely dangerous. She sees herself bigger than she really in.
Now the other picture shows a small kitten looting in the mirror and seeing a fierce and strong lion.
That’s the goal- to look in the mirror and not pick apart everything you don’t like. You want to look at yourself and feel confidence and satisfaction.
Nobody is perfect, so why strive to be?
SO…. WHICH ONE ARE YOU?

4. The Thin-Ideal Avg model weight: 23% less than avg American women
69% of playboy models and 60% Miss America contestants met weight criteria for anorexia
55% college women thought they were overweight… only 6% were
Just a few eye opening statistics…

5. Types of Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder
Less commonly known…
Anorexia Athletica
Disordered eating

6. Anorexia Nervosa: Diagnostic Criteria
Pursuit of thinness leading to self-starvation
Refusal to maintain minimally healthy body weight for age and height
Intense fear or gaining weight, even though underweight
Disordered body image
Amenorrhea (absence of 3
consecutive menstrual cycles)

7. Bulimia Nervosa: Diagnostic Criteria
Recurrent episodes of binge eating and purging
Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior in order to prevent weight gain
Purging, laxative use, over exercising
Binge eating and compensatory behaviors occur on average twice a week for 3 months

8. Eating Disorders not otherwise specified: Binge Eating Disorder: Diagnostic Criteria
Recurrent episodes of binge eating
Eating until uncomfortable
Eating large amounts of food when not hungry
Binge 2 days/week for 6 months minimum
Usually not associated with purging, fasting, excessive exercising, or laxative use

9. Anorexia Athletica
Subclinical eating disorder frequently found in athletes
Individuals <5% expected body weight
Fear of becoming fat
Restriction of food to <1200 kcal
Compulsive exercise
Amenorrhea
Occasional binge/purge
This is a very common eating disorder in athletes. \

10. Disordered Eating No specific diagnosis
Weight management practices- diets
Attitudes about food, weight, body shape
Physiological imbalances
Guilty feelings when you eat
Label foods as ‘good’ and ‘bad’
Desire for athletic success
Bottom continuum: shows progression to eating disorder

11. Female Athlete Triad Disordered eating (AN, BN, ENDNOS) Amenorrhea
Osteoporosis- loss of bone density
Osteoporosis refers to premature bone loss or inadequate bone formation resulting in a low bone mass.
At the time of high school years, your bone mass should be increasing/forming, not reducing– this can lead to more damage in the future.
intestinal problems and cardiovascular problems can occur too

12. Bone loss prevention: osteoporosis
600 IU VIT D
Dairy products, supplements
1300 mg Ca
Fortified food products: juice, yogurt, cheese
15 mg IRON
Normal menstrual cycle
Calcium NEEDS estrogen to be absorbed
Although you may think supplements are not necessary for teens your age, if you find yourself restricting calories, over exercising or following diets, supplements can be a life saver for you.

13. Risk factors for developing an eating disorder
Family influence/pressures
Media
Personality/psychological factors
High self expectations
Perfectionism
Poor impulse control
Inadequate coping skills
Use food to feel in control
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14. Psychological Motives
Psychological Factors include:
Low self esteem
Negative health habits
Negative attitudes
Stress
Anger
Tension
Depression
Ineffective coping styles
Obsessing over food/body weights
BUT WHEN IS IT TOO MUCH?
Athletes tend to be:
Competitive Achievement oriented
Perfectionists Self disciplined
Obsessive-compulsive
Some psychological factors that go along with eating disorders are:
So really.. When is it too much? It’s important to differentiate the difference between competing in your sport and event, and competing with yourself. It is ok to be competitive and strive for the best, but sometimes without realizing it, you are silently hurting both your body and your mental health.