Emotional Eating: Implications for Research and Practice in Elite Sports Contexts

Devonport, T., Nicholls, W. and Chen-Wilson, C.-H. (J.) (2020) Emotional Eating: Implications for Research and Practice in Elite Sports Contexts. In: Ruiz, M. and Robazza, C. (eds.) Feelings in Sport : Theory, Research, and Practical Implications for Performance and Well-being. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. pp. 213-222.

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Abstract:	Due to the physical and aesthetic demands of sport, elite athletes must pay meticulous attention to functional eating, with emphasis on adequate and nutritionally appropriate food. However, it is increasingly recognised that food may also be consumed in response to emotions, known as emotional eating (Macht & Simons, 2011). In the context of elite sport, emotional eating may compromise functional eating goals, as the use of food to regulate emotions is associated with a failure to maintain weight management goals (Elfhag & Rössner, 2005). In this chapter, having first set the nutrition and performance context of elite sport, we examine emotional eating and its role in emotion regulation. We then present applied recommendations intended to help athletes and coaches manage unhelpful emotional eating. We conclude by summarising the implications for research and practice.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Emotional eating, Elite sports, Sports, Emotions, Wellbeing, Psychology
Creators:	Devonport, Tracey, Nicholls, Wendy and Chen-Wilson, Chao-Hwa (Josephine)
Editors:	Ruiz, Montse and Robazza, Claudio
Publisher:	Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Date:	18 September 2020
Date Type:	Publication
Page Range:	pp. 213-222
Title of Book:	Feelings in Sport : Theory, Research, and Practical Implications for Performance and Well-being
Series Name:	Feelings in Sport: Theory, Research, and Practical Implications for Performance and Well-being
Number:	1st
Place of Publication:	New York
Number of Pages:	10
Language:	English
ISBN:	9781003052012
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003052012-23
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
Related URLs:	https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/45310... https://pure.northampton.ac.uk/en/public...
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/13288

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