Resources for sports and fitness professionals
Resources for Sports and Fitness Professionals
Sports and Fitness Professionals NEDC web page
Eating disorders and disordered eating may occur in people who are regarded by society as being extremely fit and healthy.
Both males and females engaged in competitive physical activities, including sports, fitness and dance, have increased rates of body dissatisfaction, disordered eating and eating disorders.
The NEDC has developed resources to assist sports and fitness professionals.
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Sports and Fitness Professionals early intervention advice
Coaches, trainers and other fitness professionals are at the frontline when it comes to noticing changes in their athletes and clients, including when it comes to detecting early signs and symptoms of eating issues and disorders.
Fitness professionals, therefore, play a vital role in enabling early intervention, which means helping to prevent any eating issues from developing further, with better long term outcomes for treatment.