Article: U. Minnesota works to keep athletes free of eating disorders

Andrew Cummins
University Wire
03-26-2008
(Minnesota Daily) (UWIRE) MINNEAPOLIS -- Earlier this month, the National Athletics Trainers' Association recommended collegiate athletics departments have proper measures in place to detect and treat eating disorders.

The recommendation, part of NATA's position statement on eating disorders, says athletics departments should have a detailed management plan in place to address all aspects of eating disorders.

An early screening and detection program should be included in that plan, according to the position statement, which closely aligns with NCAA standards, as the two organizations work together.

The University of Minnesota's athletics department ...

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