[High-level sports and anorexia nervosa]

Abstract

Due to intensive physical training, and the pressure exerted by coaches, parents and the athlete him/herself during pre-competitive and competitive periods, a large number of high-level sporting activities can trigger or participate in anorexia nervosa. That said, some of these activities are more likely than others to promote this eating disorder. It is worth highlighting the sports most at risk for the onset or development of anorexia nervosa, and then addressing the means of prevention and regulation adapted to these circumstances.

Keywords: accompagnement; anorexia athletica; anorexia nervosa; anorexie athlétique; anorexie mentale; competition; compétition; eating disorders; entraînement; health; prevention; prévention; santé; support; training; trouble des conduites alimentaires.