Symptoms of eating disorders and low energy availability in recreational active female runners.

Elin Karlsson Marie Alricsson Anna Katarina Melin

Published in: BMJ open sport & exercise medicine (2023)

Our results indicate that symptoms of EDs and LEA are frequent among adult females at all athletic levels, including the recreational level. Hence, to prevent the negative health consequences of EDs and LEA, preventative initiatives are also needed in recreational running communities.

Keyphrases

public health
healthcare
sleep quality
mental health
health information
quality improvement
high intensity
physical activity
risk assessment
depressive symptoms
young adults
social media