Table 2.
The eating disorders assessment scale (EDAS) questionnaire data in rhythmic gymnast (RG), swimmer (SW) and untrained control (UC) groups.
| RG (n = 33) | SW (n = 20) | UC (n = 20) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDAS total score | 41.1 ± 18.6 | 42.1 ± 16.7 | 37.6 ± 13.4 | 0.679 |
| EDAS subscale restrained eating | 17.2 ± 7.4 * | 12.6 ± 6.8 | 11.5 ± 5.8 | 0.009 |
| EDAS subscale binge eating | 13.2 ± 6.2 | 15.3 ± 7.9 | 13.8 ± 9.4 | 0.655 |
| EDAS subscale purging | 0.6 ± 1.1 | 1.1 ± 2.1 | 0.8 ± 1.3 | 0.597 |
| EDAS subscale preoccupation with body image and body weight | 10.6 ± 8.6 | 13.3 ± 7.8 | 11.5 ± 8.9 | 0.544 |
Data are described by mean ± SD. * Significantly different from untrained controls, p < 0.05.