Eating Disorders in Athletes Zine

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Long termeffectsAthletes with long term disorderedeating behaviours can bedetrimental to their success as asathlete butmoreimportantlyto theirmentalwellbeingandphysicalhealthif theathlete isnot treatedandsupported

Theconsequences• Bone and muscle loss• Damage to vital organs• Increased risk of injury• Depression and anxiety• Lower performance duringtraining and competition• Loss of menstrual cycle andinfertility• Increased cardiovascularrisk• Tooth decay and gum disease• Changes to metabolism• Risk of substance abuse• Death

Long term

effects

Athletes with long term disordered

eating behaviours can be

detrimental to their success as as

athlete but

more

importantly

to their

mental

wellbeing

and

physical

health

if the

athlete is

not treated

and

supported

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