Fueling with a Purpose—Prevention and Treatment of Relative Eating Disorder in Male and Female Athletes
by Kelsee Gomes, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, CLT
NSCA Coach
July 2014
Vol 3, Issue 3
As the prevalence of disordered eating in sport continues to increase, sports dietitians and all medical personnel must learn to identify it properly and follow evidence-based practice, including sound judgment, when treating athletes with these issues.
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