[Anorexia nervosa, a familiar and complex pathology]

[Clinical management of anorexia nervosa in a hospital ward]

The Lou-Andréas-Salomé unit, which specializes in behavioral addictions, is part of the addictology department of the Nantes university hospital center, and offers inpatient care for people suffering from eating disorders. It manages, prevents or limits the consequences of this addictive pathology, based on the work carried out by a multi-professional team focusing on different areas: somatic, psychological, cognitive, social and family.

[High-level sports and anorexia nervosa]

Due to intensive physical training, and the pressure exerted by coaches, parents and the athlete him/herself during pre-competitive and competitive periods, a large number of high-level sporting activities can trigger or participate in anorexia nervosa. That said, some of these activities are more likely than others to promote this eating disorder. It is worth highlighting the sports most at risk for the onset or development of anorexia nervosa, and then addressing the means of prevention and regulation adapted to these circumstances.