Body uneasiness, eating disorders, and muscle dysmorphia in individuals who overexercise
| Autor: | Pasquale De Fazio, Antonio Ammendolia, Maria Cristina Papaianni, Leonardo Procopio, Laura Capranica, Flora Sinopoli, Cristina Segura-Garcia, Carmelina Bianco |
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| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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Adult
Male medicine.medical_specialty Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Muscle mass Feeding and Eating Disorders Young Adult Surveys and Questionnaires medicine Body Image Humans Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Psychological counseling Psychological testing Young adult Muscle Skeletal Exercise Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Psychological Tests Body Weight General Medicine medicine.disease Body Dysmorphic Disorders Eating Disorder Inventory Eating disorders Muscle dysmorphia Physical therapy Female medicine.symptom Psychology Weight gain Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | Journal of strength and conditioning research. 24(11) |
| ISSN: | 1533-4287 |
| Popis: | This study aimed to investigate exercise dependence, body and eating concerns of active individuals in relation to muscle dysmorphia (MD) and eating disorders (EDs). One hundred and thirty-four active individuals (86 men, 48 women) and 20 ED women were divided into 4 groups according to their sex and the difference between their actual and desired body weight (group A: men who wanted to gain weight; group B: men who wanted to lose weight; group C: women who wanted to lose weight; group D: ED women). The Eating Disorder Inventory 2, Body Uneasiness Test, and Muscle Dysmorphia Inventory questionnaires were administered. All women desired to reduce their body weight, whereas 55% of men wanted to increase their muscle mass, also using anabolic steroids and food integrators. All groups showed a similar use of diuretics and laxatives (range 10-21%). The findings highlighted the presence of minor body image disorders in groups B and C. Conversely, body image was remarkably altered in groups D and A. Recognizing main MD traits, physical trainers should recommend further psychological counseling. Information should also be provided to gym clients regarding the health risks associated with purgative behaviors, use of steroids, and abuse of food supplements. |
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