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Eating Disorders & Young Athletes

There are some factors that can increase the risks for a young athlete to develop an eating disorder. Dr. Alejandro Centurion, Primary Care & Sports Medicine Physician with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, explains why focusing too much on completion, low self-esteem and constant dieting are the most common ones.

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