Beyond Performance: Understanding Eating Disorders in Sport

Sport is widely associated with health, discipline, and peak physical performance, and for many athletes, it provides important physical, psychological, and social benefits. However, the same environment that supports performance can also increase vulnerability to disordered eating and eating disorders.  

In the September 2026 issue of the NEDIC Bulletin, featuring the article, "Beyond Performance: Understanding Eating Disorders in Sport", author Maryam Islam surveys the research regarding prevention, early recognition, and appropriate intervention for eating disorders in sport contexts. 

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