Athletes in Certain Sports Are at Increased Risk for Developing

question 13

Multiple Choice

Athletes in certain sports are at increased risk for developing eating disorders. These sports include

• A) weight-class sports such as boxing or wrestling.
• B) those where appearance is judged along with performance, such as gymnastics.
• C) those where thinness is thought to lead to improved performance.
• D) All the above

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