Citation

Parks PS, Read MH. Adolescence 1997; 32(127): 593-602.

Affiliation

Dept. of Nutrition, University of Nevada, Reno 89557, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Libra Publishers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9360733

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--American 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.

Language: en