Dieting is commonly considered to be a precursor to an eating disorder in athletes. Which of the following factors are considered to be risk factors for dieting behavior in athletes? Select all that apply.

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Athletes at highest risk for dieting behaviors tend to include those with an early start to sport-specific training, a sudden increase in training volume, traumatic events such as injury or loss of a coach, and a host of other environmental and social factors, including low self-esteem, family dysfunction, abuse, personality, and genetics.

Dieting Is Commonly Considered to Be a Precursor to an Eating