Sports Dietitians Australia Factsheets

Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.

Eating Disorders

What are eating disorders? Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder and EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) are clinically diagnosed psychological illnesses affecting health and performance. Restricted food intakes, episodes of binge eating, as well as distress or excessive concern about body shape or weight, poor self-worth and feelings of guilt or control are commonly associated with eating disorders.

What are eating disorders?

Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder and EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) are clinically diagnosed psychological illnesses affecting health and performance. Restricted food intakes, episodes of binge eating, as well as distress or excessive concern about body shape or weight, poor self-worth, and feelings of guilt or control are commonly associated with eating disorders. Abnormal eating patterns may vary fr...

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