Adolescent male athletes: Body image, diet, and exercise

Author(s): Read, M. H.

Journal/Book: Adolescence. 1997; 32: 3089C Clairemont Dr, Suite 383, San Diego, CA 92117. Libra Publishers Inc. 593-602.

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare body image concerns, attitudes toward eating/weight control, and reasons for exercising between two groups of adolescent male athletes-football players (N = 44) and cross-country runners (N = 30). Subjects responded to surveys covering eating attitudes, weight concerns, physical traits, perceived and ideal body shape/size, and reasons for exercising. Significant differences were noted: Football players reported a more positive body image; cross-country runners indicated a greater degree of body dissatisfaction, more disordered eating patterns, and a greater degree of concern for weight control which identified this group as one in need of increased health education.

Note: Article Parks PSM, Univ Nevada, Dept Nutr, Reno,NV 89557 USA

Keyword(s): SEX-DIFFERENCES; WEIGHT; OVERWEIGHT; ATTITUDES; CHILDREN; ESTEEM; WOMEN; MEN

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