Eating disorders : clinical and subclinical conditions -- Eating disorders and disordered eating in sport : a review of the literature -- Risk factors for the development of problem eating -- Identification of eating disorders and related conditions -- Management of eating problems in the sport environment -- Treatment issues -- Medical considerations / Pauline Powers -- Prevention and education.
Summary:
Over the past fifteen years, there has been a great increase in the knowledge of eating disorders in sport and effective means of treatment. In this book, the authors draw on their clinical experience to discuss how to identify, manage, treat, and prevent eating disorders in sport participants. They begin by examining the clinical conditions relating to eating problems, including descriptions of specific disorders, and a review of the relevant literature. Special attention is given to the specific gender- and sport- related factors that can negatively influence the eating habits of athletes. The second half of the book discusses identification of participants with disordered eating by reviewing symptoms and how they manifest in sport; management issues for sport personnel, coaches, athletic trainers, and healthcare professionals; treatment; and medical considerations, such as the use of psychotropic medications. A list of resources is included in an appendix, as well as a glossary of important terms. --From publisher's description.
Harrisburg copy: Purchased with funds from the Capital Blue Cross Health Education Fund; 2009. UP-PAT copy: Purchased with funds from the Paterno Libraries Endowment; 2009.
