Research on Eating Disorders, Physical Activity and Body Image
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 121
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Research in Eating Disorders, Physical Activity and Body Image
Eating disorders, physical activity, and body image are intricately connected components of mental and physical health, yet their intricate interactions continue to be the focus of active research. This Special Issue aims to explore new perspectives and empirical findings that enhance our understanding of how these areas intersect across various populations and contexts.
We invite the submission of original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and theoretical papers addressing the following topics:
- The impact of physical activity on risk, development, and recovery from eating disorders.
- Sociocultural, psychological, and biological factors that influence the relationship between body image and eating behaviors.
- Disordered eating patterns among athletes and physically active populations.
- Prevention and intervention strategies targeting eating disorders, exercise addiction, and body dissatisfaction.
- Cross-cultural and lifespan perspectives on body image, physical activity, and eating disorders.
- Research on body image, eating disorders, and physical activity in diverse populations, including men, women, non-binary, transgender, heterosexual, and non-heterosexual individuals.
This Special Issue aims to collate research from psychology, public health, sports science, nutrition, and related fields to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and advance the field. We welcome contributions that employ qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches, along with innovative theoretical and methodological perspectives.
Prof. Dr. Antonio Cepeda-Benito
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- eating disorders
- body image
- physical activity
- nutrition
- psychology
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