A number of elite athletes have come forward in recent months to share their struggles with eating disorders. They say the pressure to win and maintain a specific body weight and shape put them on a dangerous path.
We talk about the symptoms of eating disorders in athletes, and the most effective ways to recognize and treat them. Our guests:
- Dr. Katie Rizzone, M.D., sports medicine physician at URMC
- Gina Giannetti, sports dietitian for URMC Sports Medicine
- Ali Wilkosz, clinical director of The Healing Connection
- Amy O’Sullivan, former college soccer player, and advocate for eating disorder awareness
