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Influência da insatisfação corporal direcionada à magreza na restrição alimentar e nos sintomas bulímicos: uma investigação prospectiva com jovens nadadoras O presente trabalho não contou com apoio financeiro de qualquer natureza.

Abstract

The objective was to analyze the influence of thin body dissatisfaction (BD) on restrained eating and bulimic symptoms in young swimmers. The design was prospective. 125 swimmers were participants. We used the Eating Attitudes Test subscales to assess restrained eating and bulimia symptoms. We used the Body Shape Questionnaire to assess BD. Findings revealed significant influence of BD on restrained eating (p = 0.001) and bulimic symptoms (p = 0.001). It was concluded that the BD influenced the outcome of restrained eating and bulimic symptoms in young swimmers.

KEYWORDS
Eating disorders; Body image; Athletes; Swimming

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