Signs and Symptoms of Eating Problems in Physical Activity and Sport Participants

Eating problems can present in lots of different ways in our participants. 

It is important that coaches and the wider coaching team can spot and look out for the signs and symptoms that may indicate an eating problem. 

Eating problems don’t necessarily present with sudden, extreme weight loss. Symptoms are often more subtle and develop over time.

Key changes to lookout for include:

• changes to participant eating behaviour, 
• their overall well-being and mood, 
• increased vulnerability towards illness and injury, 
• and changes in exercise attitudes and behaviours. 

These can present in participants of all shapes and sizes.