College Dancers: Body Image Struggles & Nutrition Knowledge

27/07/2025 10 min Episodio 9

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Today, we’re diving into a powerful piece of research that takes a closer look at how body image and nutrition knowledge intersect in the lives of collegiate dancers.The study we’re exploring is called “Negative Body Image and Limited NutritionKnowledge among Collegiate Dancers Signals Need for Screening and Support.” It was published in the Journal of Dance Medicine and Science in 2024, and it brings up some eye-opening findings that are worth discussing.Publication discussed in this episode:Douglas, C. C., Shahan, M., Camel, S. P., & Vogel, S. (2024). Negative Body Image and Limited Nutrition Knowledge among Collegiate Dancers Signals Need for Screening and Support. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 1089313X241297770.⁠Watch this episode on YouTube⁠Logo photo: Richard Calmes