Eating Disorders in Athletes Zine

The commitments to be an athlete
often leads athletes to be
vulnerable due to their unique
relationship with performance,
nutritional intake and training
schedules causing them to make
personal sacrifices following a
“win at all costs mentality”
Following strict diet
requirements and training
regimes for their specific
sport and physique can be
one of those ‘sacrifices’
which may cause food
restriction and changes in
attitudes towards foods
They also face social scrutiny
within the public eye where their
bodies are often
objectified, valued and treated
by how they look