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eating disorders and athletes  

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  • Participation in athletics may put some individuals at an increased risk for the development of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. These disorders are characterized by an overvaluation of weight and shape. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Eating Disorders and Athletes]

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