Eating disorders risk assessment and body esteem among elite polish contact karate athletes
The finding that over half of elite contact karate athletes exhibit risk indicators for eating disorders highlights the urgent need for systematic screening and intervention in weight-category sports. Prevention programs should integrate nutritional education, mental health support, and early identification strategies to protect both performance and long term health.
Authors
- Marek Kardas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4810-1025)
- Wiktoria Staśkiewicz‐Bartecka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2420-5935)
- Agata Kiciak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4531-2038)
- Daria Dobkowska-Szefer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1376-0373)
Institutions
- Medical University of Silesia (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1704743
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00