Throughout the summer, many young athletes train and condition to improve their skills and fitness in preparation for the upcoming fall sports season. In addition to regular training, proper nutrition plays an important role in athletic performance and overall health. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the following nutrition basics for young athletes:
Conditions
Genome-wide association studies of individuals with binge-eating behavior, anorexia nervosa or neither identify distinct genetic associations with each phenotype. Although both eating disorder phenotypes correlate genetically with other psychiatric conditions, binge eating also correlates with impulsivity, earlier age at first menstrual cycle and increased body mass, whereas anorexia nervosa shares genetics with metabolic traits
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