1. Metabolic imbalances
2. Increased risk of sports injury
3. Poor athletic performance
4. Decreased stamina and aerobic functioning
5. Bone mass and muscle loss
6. Organ failure and cardiovascular disease
7. Amenorrhea and infertility
8. Death

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1. Physical complications
2. Psychological issues

Long-Term Effects of EDs in Athletes

“Eating Disorders in Athletes.” Eating Disorder Hope, 14 July 2022, https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/risk-groups/eating-disorder-athletes. 

“Eating Disorders in Athletes.”

Physical Complications of EDs in Athletes

1. Impaired judgment
2. Impaired coordination
3. Increased depression and anxiety
4. Increased substance use
5. Increased suicidal ideation

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