Fueling with a Purpose—Prevention and Treatment of Relative Eating Disorder in Male and Female Athletes

by Kelsee Gomes, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, CLT
NSCA Coach July 2014
Vol 3, Issue 3

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As the prevalence of disordered eating in sport continues to increase, sports dietitians and all medical personnel must learn to identify it properly and follow evidence-based practice, including sound judgment, when treating athletes with these issues.

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This article originally appeared in NSCA Coach, a quarterly publication for NSCA Members that provides valuable takeaways for every level of strength and conditioning coach. You can find scientifically based articles specific to a wide variety of your athletes’ needs with Nutrition, Programming, and Youth columns. Read more articles from NSCA Coach »

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