Body Image, Anthropometric Measures, and Eating-Disorder Prevalence in Auxiliary Unit Members

Torres-McGehee, Toni M.; Green, James M.; Leeper, James D.; Leaver-Dunn, Deidre; Richardson, Mark T.; Bishop, Phillip A.

doi:10.4085/1062-6050-44.4.418

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“…Female college students 39 and collegiate athletes and dancers 13,40 perceived themselves as heavier than their actual size, and the more inaccurate a woman's estimate of her body size, the more likely she was to be dieting. 41 Our results were consistent with those of Mossavar-Rahmani et al 41 in regard to athletes' perceptions of daily clothing SIL in relation to their actual BMIs.…”

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“…41 Our results were consistent with those of Mossavar-Rahmani et al 41 in regard to athletes' perceptions of daily clothing SIL in relation to their actual BMIs. As did Torres-McGehee et al, 13 we examined actual BMI and competitive uniform SIL. As in competitive dance and other aesthetic sports, the aesthetic judging component of equestrian may favor lean frames and unique competitive uniforms.…”

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“…28 Validity coefficients using Pearson r correlations ranged from 0.69 to 0.84 for comparisons between perceived BMI values and actual BMI measures. 29 Consistent with previous research, 13 SIL surveys were used as a basis of comparison for 4 questions about perceived and desired body image. Participants were asked to select the SIL (numbered 1-9) that best represented (1) "how you appear in normal daily clothing (eg, what you wear to school)," (2) "how you would prefer to appear in normal daily clothing," (3) "how you appear in performance/competition uniform," and (4) "how you would prefer to appear in performance/competition uniform."…”

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“…24 More specifically, TorresMcGehee et al 13 found that whether they were wearing normal clothing or their competitive uniforms, dancers' desired body images were still smaller than their perceived body images. As in competitive dance and other aesthetic sports, the physical demands of equestrian favor a lean frame and unique uniforms.…”

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“…More specifically, aesthetic sport athletes and those in weight-restricted sports such as rowing and horse racing (eg, jockeys) 7,8 have been the focus of study on the prevalence of eating disorder risk, [9][10][11][12][13] which ranges from 33% to 50% in aesthetic sports. 2,12 However, no current investigators have estimated prevalence among female equestrian athletes.…”

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Prevalence of Eating Disorder Risk and Body Image Distortion Among National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Varsity Equestrian Athletes

Torres-McGehee

Monsma

Minton

et al. 2011

Journal of Athletic Training

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Context: Participation in appearance-based sports, particularly at the collegiate level, may place additional pressures on female athletes to be thin, which may increase the likelihood of their resorting to drastic weight control measures, such as disordered eating behaviors.Objectives: (1) To estimate the prevalence and sources of eating disorder risk classification by academic status (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) and riding discipline (English and Western), (2) to examine riding style and academic status variations in body mass index (BMI) and silhouette type, and (3) to examine these variations across eating disorder risk classification type (eg, body image disturbances).Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Seven universities throughout the United States. Patients or Other Participants:A total of 138 participants volunteered (mean age = 19.88 ± 1.29 years). They represented 2 equestrian disciplines: English riding (n = 91) and Western riding (n = 47).Main Outcome Measure(s): Participants self-reported menstrual cycle history, height, and weight. We screened for eating disorder risk behaviors with the Eating Attitudes Test and for body disturbance with sex-specific BMI silhouettes.Results: Based on the Eating Attitudes Test, estimated eating disorder prevalence was 42.0% in the total sample, 38.5% among English riders, and 48.9% among Western riders. No BMI or silhouette differences were found across academic status or discipline in disordered eating risk. Overall, participants perceived their body images as significantly larger than their actual physical sizes (self-reported BMI) and wanted to be significantly smaller in both normal clothing and competitive uniforms.Conclusions: Disordered eating risk prevalence among equestrian athletes was similar to that reported in other aesthetic sports and lower than that in nonaesthetic sports. Athletic trainers working with these athletes should be sensitive to these risks and refer athletes as needed to clinicians knowledgeable about disordered eating. Professionals working with this population should avoid making negative comments about physical size and appearance.Key Words: disordered eating behaviors, riding disciplines, aesthetic sports Key Points• Female collegiate equestrian athletes displayed a disordered eating risk prevalence that was similar to that seen in female athletes in other appearance-based sports and greater than that seen in female athletes in non-appearance-based sports.• Female collegiate equestrian athletes should be screened for eating disorder risk during the preparticipation physical examination.• Education programs on weight management, body image, and disordered eating may be helpful to athletes in aesthetic sports such as equestrian.

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Prevalence of Eating Disorder Risk and Body Image Distortion Among National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Varsity Equestrian Athletes

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Minton

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A review of the nutritional guidance for athletes to prevent eating disorders

Hilling,

Robertson

2023

Euro Eating Disorders Rev

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Since the 1980s eating disorders (ED) have gained increasing prevalence, with athletes proving to be at a higher risk compared to non‐athletes. Eating disorders can significantly impact the health and performance of an athlete, however, certain guidelines are in place for prevention, treatment and management. NICE and UK Sport were two guidelines that were identified as being referenced within the UK. This paper aimed to evaluate their utility and establish whether modifications are required to prevent ED within athletic populations. A checklist was created based on peer‐reviewed recommendations and used in conjunction with conceptualised case studies based on information sourced from proposed key informant interviews. Whilst both guidelines are extensive in the identification of symptoms associated with ED, they lack recognised recommended screening methods. Furthermore, although both contain some form of validated treatment, NICE recommends cognitive behavioural therapy despite acknowledging the lack of evidence supporting its beneficial application. In contrast to recommendations regarding physical therapy, NICE also states to avoid certain treatments, such as yoga, despite beneficial evidence of its treatment/rehabilitation for ED. When applied to case studies, both guidelines demonstrated the need for refinement and improvement in recommendations relating to weight loss and screening methods. To form an accurate critique of the guidelines, an assessment of their applicability and suitability in the prevention, treatment and management of ED in a practical sporting environment involving consenting participants is required.

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