Disordered Eating Among Athletes : A Comprehensive Guide for Health Professionals
Katherine Beals, PhD, RD,is an associate professor of nutrition in the department of family and consumer sciences at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. For more than 10 years she has been providing nutritional counseling to athletes and active individuals suffering from eating disorders. Dr. Beals has authored numerous articles on disordered eating in athletes and frequently presents on the subject. A competitive athlete for over 20 years in distance running, swimming, and triathlons, Dr. Beals has seen disordered eating firsthand in both teammates and competitors.Dr. Beals is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders (AED) and the American Dietetic Association (ADA). She serves as a nutritional consultant to the intercollegiate athletic program at Ball State University and is a member of and sports nutrition editor for the Sports, Cardiovascular, Wellness, and Eating Disorder practice group of the ADA.Dr. Beals earned her PhD in exercise and wellness from Arizona State University. She is also a registered dietitian.