Question posed by raigafan18: What is the link between atheletes/models/etc and binge-eating disorders?
I read somewhere that atheletes and models- or any other professionals whose bodies are on “public display on a frequent basis”- notably struggle with binge-eating disorders where they rapidly and excessively consume foods at certain periods of time, usually due to depression, anxiety, boredom, etc.
It seems sort of odd to me that this is the case, considering atheletes and models are usually very slender.
What do you guys think are some of the links?
Chosen answer:
Answer by Seagull
You are asking about two very different groups of people.
When it comes to elite level athletes, yes, there are certain sports where eating disorders are a big problem. It has less to do with “bodies on display” than with “if I lose 5 kg I’ll shave 5 seconds off my time” or similar. You can, for example, look into ski jumping, where a minimum BMI has been set due to jumpers losing as much weight as they can – to unhealthy low lovels – to be able to fly further on their jumps.
Models are on public display, but they also have to maintain a certain body type as their role is a living hanger for the clothes. Unlike with (most) athletes, models can and do use illicit drugs to keep their weight down.
Now there will be binging and purging in both groups, but I do not know to what extent it exists.
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