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In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to better prevent and assist athletes who may be struggling with eating disorders. Q: Who is Needed on the Athlete Care Team For an Athlete With Disordered Eating? A: Athletics programs at every level need […]
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to better prevent and assist athletes who may be struggling with eating disorders. Q: What can coaches do to prevent eating disorders? Education First, coaches need to get educated about eating disorders in sport from […]
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to better prevent and assist athletes who may be struggling with eating disorders. Q: What should a coach do when they suspect an athlete is not fueling properly and needs assistance with nutrition? A: Best […]
This is part of a Q&A series with the leading expert in eating disorders and sports, Paula Quatromoni. For more Q&As click here. Q: There is suspicion that there are girls struggling with eating disorders on a high school sports team. The coach hasn’t addressed these issues even though he is concerned and is aware […]
This is part of a Q&A series with leading expert in eating disorders and sports, Paula Quatromoni. For more Q&As click here. Q (Anonymous): I’m a coach with an athlete who told me she is struggling with an eating disorder and is getting treatment. She asked me to keep her accountable. How can I do […]
This is part of a Q&A series with leading expert in eating disorders and sports, Paula Quatromoni. For more Q&As click here. Q: How do you recommend approaching an athlete you think might have an eating disorder? A (Paula Quatromoni): Set up a private meeting with the athlete to discuss your concerns. Never, ever, ever […]
Ever since meeting Paula Quatromoni at the Eating Disorders in Sport Conference last August, we have been in constant communication. Paula has been especially helpful for me since I am not a professional in treating eating disorders. So as one of the leading experts in this field, it is a privilege and an honor to have […]
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to better prevent and assist athletes who may be struggling with eating disorders. Q: Is it appropriate for coaches to weigh pole vaulters for equipment safety reasons? PQ: Yes, the weighing protocol specific to pole […]
If a school or organization is afraid to include the topic of eating disorders on its agenda because they believe it will cause eating disorders, or because they do not have in-house expertise to know how to approach this topic, they would be well-served to connect with an eating disorder professional to better understand how to move forward. By choosing not to address it, they are choosing to perpetuate the silence, keep the topic taboo, and keep the students uninformed. However, students will never be unexposed to eating disorder triggers. And some students are vulnerable and predisposed. A choice not to educate only heightens the risk for eating disorders in an already high-risk population without raising conscious awareness of the risk factors, identifying any solutions, or connecting students to helpers in their community.
This is part of a Q&A series with leading expert in eating disorders and sports, Paula Quatromoni. For more Q&As click here. Q: My daughter started running and quickly developed a highly restrictive diet. She tries to eat no carbs. She has lost so much weight, but it’s never enough for her. She enjoys running, […]