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.
Topics Covered
Why athletes tell themselves “it’s not that bad” and how to support them
Red flags: disciplined athlete vs. disordered eating
How food and body image struggles show up in sleep, relationships, and performance
Healthy fueling for practice and competition, and what diet culture gets wrong
How under-fueling affects brain chemistry, mood, and hormones
How parents and coaches can protect an athlete’s mental health
Adee Levinstein, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C, is an eating disorders dietitian at Eating Recovery Center with extensive experience supporting student-athletes on college campuses. She trains campus staff, presents at national conferences, and is active in iaedp, IFEDD, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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