Eating Disorders in Athletes Zine

Why are these athletes at
high risk of disordered
eating?
There is an increased emphasis on
appearance and thinness which is taken
into consideration when judges score
these athletes, leading to athletes’
bodies being objectified
often competition clothing and
training kits are tight fitting and
minimal
They face both social pressure and
pressure from the sporting
environment they are in, normalising
comparison between athletes based on
appearance over performance
‘weight cutting’ is deemed as normal in
order to make weight categories which
can lead to unhealthy weight loss
techniques and change in eating
behaviours