Body dissatisfaction, psychological commitment to exercise and eating behavior in young athletes from aesthetic sports

The prevalence of inadequate eating behavior is high in athletes. However, little is known about the factors that affect this phenomenon in this population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of body dissatisfaction and level of psychological commitment to exercise (LPCE) with ina...

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Published in:Revista brasileira de cineantropometria & desempenho humano 2013-12, Vol.15 (6), p.695-704
Main Authors: Fortes, Leonardo de Sousa, Neves, Clara Mockdece, Filgueiras, Juliana Fernandes, Almeida, Sebastião Sousa, Ferreira, Maria Elisa Caputo
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Athletes
Atletas
Body image
Eating disorders
Imagem corporal
SPORT SCIENCES
Transtornos alimentares
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Summary:The prevalence of inadequate eating behavior is high in athletes. However, little is known about the factors that affect this phenomenon in this population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of body dissatisfaction and level of psychological commitment to exercise (LPCE) with inadequate eating behavior in young athletes from aesthetic sports. Forty-seven female athletes practicing aesthetic sports (artistic gymnastics, synchronized swimming and high diving), ranging in age from 12 to 16 years, participated in the study. The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) and Commitment to Exercise Scale (CES) were used to evaluate the risk behavior for eating disorders, body dissatisfaction and LPCE, respectively. Skinfold thickness was measured to calculate body fat percentage of the athletes. The results revealed a significant association between body dissatisfaction and eating behavior and between LPCE and risk behavior for eating disorders. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that all variables, except for fat percentage, influenced the eating behavior of young athletes. This analysis also indicated an influence of body fat percentage and body dissatisfaction on CES scores. It was concluded that body dissatisfaction and LPCE are factors that predispose to risky eating behaviors in athletes from aesthetic sports.
ISSN:1980-0037
1415-8426
1980-0037
DOI:10.5007/1980-0037.2013v15n6p695