Navigating Eating Disorders in Athletes with Linda Steinhardt, RD, CSSD

Episode 20 • April 24, 2025 • 00:26:30

Hosted By

Ronnie Harper Tavis Piattoly Margaret Downs Samuel Bullard

Show Notes

Join us as Linda Steinhardt, a board-certified sports dietitian specializing in athlete eating disorders, shares insights on managing EDs in sports. Learn about body composition testing, athlete perceptions, and promoting healthy relationships with food and body image.

 

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https://eatingdisorder.care/athlete-edge/

 

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Episode Transcript

Summary In this episode of the Eat to Win podcast, host Margaret Downs speaks with Linda Steinhardt, a board-certified sports nutritionist specializing in eating disorders among athletes. They discuss the unique challenges athletes face regarding body image, nutrition, and mental health. Linda shares insights from her work at the Athlete Edge program in Denver, emphasizing the importance of understanding eating disorders in the athletic population, the impact of body composition testing, and the need for a supportive environment. The conversation also explores intuitive eating principles and emerging trends in treating eating disorders, highlighting the necessity of interdisciplinary approaches to athlete support. Takeaways - Athletes often face misconceptions about their health and eating habits. - Eating disorders are more prevalent in athletes than in the general population. - Body composition testing can negatively impact athletes' mental health. - Disordered eating behaviors are often normalized in sports culture. - Intuitive eating can be beneficial for athletes when understood correctly. - Athletes are willing to engage in conversations about eating disorders. - Support for athletes should focus on getting enough nutrition. - The relationship between movement and eating is complex and intertwined. - Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for effective treatment. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Eating Disorders 01:49 Linda Steinhardt's Journey and Current Work 05:31 Research on Body Composition Testing in Athletes 10:27 Misconceptions About Eating Disorders in Athletes 15:11 Surprising Lessons in Athlete Engagement 19:44 Emerging Trends in Eating Disorder Treatment 21:50 Designing an Ideal Protocol for Body Image Support 23:16 Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Eating Disorder Treatment

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