ABSTRACT
When our book Helping Athletes With Eating Disorders was published in 1993, little was known about eating problems in sport. Much of the book contained a review of the available literature, as well as anecdotal information we provided based on our clinical experience. In the succeeding 15 years, much has changed. Most important, the general literature on eating disorders has burgeoned, and the literature specific to sport in this area has grown significantly. Our clinical and consulting experience has broadened and deepened, and we have been involved with educational and preventive endeavors with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOCMC). As a consequence, we believe that Eating Disorders in Sport is a better documented, more in-depth, and more scholarly edition, while hopefully still serving as a practically useful resource for healthcare professionals and sport personnel.
