Eating disorders in athletes are easy to miss because disordered eating can look like discipline. Eating disorders dietitian Adee Levinstein, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C, joins The Mental Matchup to explain the red flags in student-athletes, the myths she hears most, and why the “I’m not sick enough” mindset keeps so many athletes from getting help. We also cover healthy fueling for high-level athletes, handling travel and schedule changes without rigid routines, and how under-fueling affects anxiety, mood, sleep, and hormones. Parents, coaches, and athletes will leave with practical ways to support athlete mental health.
Discover Eating in Athletes: What Athletes, Parents & Coaches Should Know
ERC's Adee Levinstein, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C, is the featured guest on the Mental Matchup, with a comprehensive discussion about the challenges student athletes face and shares some "red flags" caregivers and coaches can watch for when it comes to fueling. The episode also covers: why athletes tend to tell themselves their struggles aren't "that bad" and how to support them; how food and body image struggles show up; healthy fueling and under-fueling; and more.
Published: Nov 04, 2026
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