Purpose. The purpose of this study was to determine a prevalence of disordered eating and menstrual dysfunction.; Problem. The prevalence of disordered eating and menstrual dysfunction in female athletes is not declining. Certain predictors must be discovered in attempt to eliminate the severity of these disorders.; Method. A descriptive type of research was conducted. Ninety-seven female athlete from Alderson Broaddus College, Wheeling Jesuit University, and Frostburg State University, who participated in basketball, volleyball, track, cross country, softball, and soccer, volunteered. The instrument used was the Eating Behaviors and Menstrual History Questionnaire.; Findings. Age at menarche is a predictor of disordered eating. Athletes with a history of being perceived to have an eating disorder have significantly higher eating disorders than athletes without a history. Athletes with higher BMI experienced an earlier age at menarche. Cross-county athletes have lower BMI than softball athletes.; Conclusion. Disordered eating and menstrual dysfunction are prevalent in the collegiate setting among all sports.
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