Publications by authors named "Katie Kage"
Article Synopsis
- Elite and recreational climbers are at risk for disordered eating and injuries due to low energy availability (LEA), partly influenced by body image issues stemming from social media.
- A study of 324 adult U.S. climbers found that 78.7% prioritized a strong strength-to-weight ratio for climbing, and 59.3% believed they could climb better with different body proportions, linking these ideals to unhealthy weight loss and tracking behaviors.
- Higher social media engagement, especially with climbing influencers, and feelings of social physique anxiety were significant predictors of weight loss attempts, particularly among college-age females and frequent Instagram users seeking training and nutrition advice.
Background: The control of chronic inflammation has emerged as a target for improving the health of cancer survivors (CS).
Aim: To examine differences in fitness and dietary characteristics of CS when grouped by low vs. moderate to high serum C-reactive protein (CRP).