Evaluation of orthorexia, muscular dysmorphia and levels of physical fitness in university recreational sportsmen
Abstract
Eating disorders and disturbances related with the exercise are increasingly prevalent in the sports environment, including orthorexia and muscle dysmorphia. The result of these disturbances is the alteration of social life in favor of the schedule of diet and training. Although there are studies evaluating eating disorders in college athletes, few are those who have evaluated the same in both gender and considering the coexistence of dysfunctional chanting and muscle dysmorphia together. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of orthorexia and muscular dysmorphia in university recreational sportsmen and their relationship with physical aptitude. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of 50 athletes who were evaluated by two questionnaires validated for orthorexia and muscle dysmorphia. In addition, their physical aptitude was measured by the 1RM squatting and 1-mile test. Among the results, 78% obtained a compatible diagnosis for orthorexia, being more prevalent among men (59%). On the other hand, none of the subjects had symptoms of muscle dysmorphia. As expected, physical aptitude was better than the general population in both tests, but no correlation was found between these and the disorders studied. The results of this study indicate a high prevalence of orthorexia in the sample evaluated, not accompanied by muscle dysmorphia, being the first more prevalent in males. No correlations were found between these two disorders and the participant's physical aptitude.
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