Eating Disorders in Sport

Eating disorders are complex and serious medical conditions. They have a higher prevalence in elite athletes, in comparison to non athletes, with 13.5 % of elite athletes suffering from a form of eating disorder. UK Sport has created a document that helps to explain why eating disorders are a problem in sport, how the risks can be reduced, the characteristics and how signs can be recognised and how to behave when a problem becomes apparent. It also directs the reader to more in depth information regarding nutrition for health and performance.