Table 2.

Reported eating attitudes in lightweight rowers

	Active N=12	Retired N=9	Overall N=21
DE symptoms, N (%)	5 (42)	1 (11)	6 (29)
Binge eating episodes, N (%)	8 (67)*	0*†	8 (38)
Induced vomiting, N (%)	3 (25)*	0*†	3 (14)
Use of laxatives, N (%)	4 (33)*	0* 2 (22)†	6 (29)
Intentional weight loss, N (%; mean loss SD)	12 (100; 5.8±1.9 kg)	8 (89; 6.3±4.5 kg)‡	20 (95; 6.0±3.2 kg)

*Within the past 6 months.

†Past reported symptoms during their rowing career.

‡Past intentional weight loss to qualify for racing lightweight during their rowing career.

DE, disordered eating.