Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can affect anyone. For clear definitions and further information, visit Beat, a leading UK charity:
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Eating disorders and disordered eating are unfortunately common in endurance sport and can cause significant short- and long-term health issues. If you or someone you know may be at risk, please seek help.
The Cyclists’ Alliance offers a Confidential Eating Disorder Talking Service for riders needing confidential support. You can also find a comprehensive list of eating disorder organisation’s organized by country on this page.