Paula has been participating in sports since she was five. She is now at the elite level in her sport, and is under pressure to be slim and fit. Due to this pressure, she has lost significant amounts of weight and has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. According to research on the rates of eating disorders in elite women athletes, Paula is least likely to be participating in _____.

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Research has shown that elite athletes in sports with a focus on leanness are at a higher risk for developing eating disorders, such as gymnastics, figure skating, and judo. Sports like soccer, on the other hand, have a lower focus on body weight and shape, and therefore elite women athletes in this sport are less likely to develop eating disorders.

Paula Has Been Participating in Sports Since She Was Five