Consequências da busca pela "perfeição" na ginástica rítmica

Abstract

The work aims to discuss the impacts of the demands on rhythmic gymnastics athletes to achieve high performance, observing the issues of Eating Behavior Disorders (ED) reported by a former gymnast. The research is presented as qualitative, with a transversal temporal cut, being recognized as a bibliographic review in the narrative style. Eating Behavior Disorders are psychological conditions characterized by abnormal eating patterns and thoughts related to food. High-performance athletes are individuals who compete in sports at professional or elite levels, dedicating a large part of their lives to training and competition to achieve maximum performance in their disciplines. Rhythmic gymnastics, a high-performance sport, demands a high technical level from the athletes, even placing demands on the body to the extreme, influencing eating habits in search of a lean and capable body. All of this dynamic can lead to harmful eating practices. The role of coaches and managers plays a crucial role in the athlete's life and through awareness, education, mental health promotion, monitoring and sports policies must play their role in preventing and combating eating disorders in rhythmic gymnastics athletes, promoting a healthy and sustainable sporting environment. Therefore, it is important that athletes receive adequate support and guidance to maintain a healthy diet and a positive relationship with their bodies.