Body image amongst elite rugby union players.

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Body image amongst elite rugby union players.

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University of Waikato

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There is limited information on the risk of eating disorders and body image of elite male athletes. However, research suggests there are some athletes who have poor body image and they may be at increased risk of developing eating disorders. Therefore, the current study investigated risk of eating disorders, body image, and the relationship with age, in elite rugby union players during their pre-season training period. This cross-sectional study was undertaken at the start of the pre-season a...

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Research Paper

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Date created

2017

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Gibson, Claire / Hindle, Chloe / McLay-Cooke, Rebecca / Slater, Joanne / Brown, Rachel / Smith, Tiaki Brett / Baker, Dane / Healy, Philip / Black, Katherine

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https://hdl.handle.net/10289/11837

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