Assessment of anorectic behaviours among female judo athletes depending on anorexia readiness syndrome

*Wojciech Chalcarz, Aleksandra Musieł, Katarzyna Mucha

Summary
Summary
The aim of this study was to compare anorectic behaviours among female judo athletes depending on the level of anorexia readiness syndrome (ARS).
A questionnaire survey concerning level of ARS was conducted among 72 female judo athletes aged from 13 to 22 years from 5 clubs located in Dolny Śląsk and Wielkopolska. The statistical analysis was carried out by means of the SPSS 11.5 PL for Windows computer program. The impact of ARS level on athletes´ answers was analysed.
The level of ARS significantly influenced 13 answers, with five answers each concerning forms of body weight control and reduction as well as perception of one´s own attractiveness, two answers concerning family´s style of upbringing and one answer concerning eating attitude.
Female judo athletes with high level of ARS were better educated than their colleagues with low and middle level of ARS. Most of them attended schools or classes with a sporting profile and characterized by long training periods. They paid special attention to forms of body weight control and reduction, eating attitude and perception of one´s own attractiveness. They did not feel accepted by their parents.

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