Weight loss practices, perceptions, and eating disorder symptoms among Chinese male adolescent combat sports athletes
The magnitude of WL among Chinese male adolescent CS athletes was greater than that reported in previous studies. Most athletes engaged in longer-term WL, allocating ≥15 days, primarily through increased exercise and the use of plastic suits. The higher ED scores were associated with higher habitual WL% and longer allocated WL duration.
Authors
- Yuming Zhong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9672-8067)
- Zhao Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1844-055X)
- Kai Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6611-3516)
- Fanjie Meng
- Mengde Lvu
Institutions
- Shanghai University of Sport (CN)
- Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (IN)
- Krirk University (TH)
- RMIT Europe (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1726260
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00