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Vista High School gymnast Ashley Jones was hospitalized Tuesday for complications related to ______
Vista High School gymnast Ashley Jones was hospitalized Tuesday for complications related to ______
anorexia nervosa
Her coach, Dianne Coyle, says that she will not be returning to the gymnastics team this ______
Her coach, Dianne Coyle, says that she will not be returning to the gymnastics team this ______
season
Once she is better, I’m sure she can get back into the sport and go for the ______
Once she is better, I’m sure she can get back into the sport and go for the ______
gold
Dr. Paula Kim, director of the Eating Disorders Clinic at Santa Anita hospital, explains that it is not unusual for athletes, especially gymnasts, to become obsessed with their ______
Dr. Paula Kim, director of the Eating Disorders Clinic at Santa Anita hospital, explains that it is not unusual for athletes, especially gymnasts, to become obsessed with their ______
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One reason for this is that in gymnastics, the lighter the body, the more skillfully she can ______
One reason for this is that in gymnastics, the lighter the body, the more skillfully she can ______
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What is the reason for gymnasts, especially, becoming obsessed with their weight?
What is the reason for gymnasts, especially, becoming obsessed with their weight?
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Why was Vista High School gymnast Ashley Jones hospitalized?
Why was Vista High School gymnast Ashley Jones hospitalized?
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What was Ashley Jones' aspiration before her hospitalization?
What was Ashley Jones' aspiration before her hospitalization?
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According to Dr. Paula Kim, what becomes the narrow mental focus for an anorexic?
According to Dr. Paula Kim, what becomes the narrow mental focus for an anorexic?
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Why does Ashley's coach, Dianne Coyle, believe that Ashley will not be returning to the gymnastics team this season?
Why does Ashley's coach, Dianne Coyle, believe that Ashley will not be returning to the gymnastics team this season?
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Study Notes
Ashley Jones' Hospitalization
- Ashley Jones, a Vista High School gymnast, was hospitalized due to complications related to eating disorders.
- She will not be returning to the gymnastics team this season, according to her coach, Dianne Coyle.
Eating Disorders and Gymnastics
- It is common for athletes, especially gymnasts, to become obsessed with their weight.
- In gymnastics, a lighter body allows for more skillful performances.
Dr. Paula Kim's Insights
- Dr. Paula Kim, director of the Eating Disorders Clinic at Santa Anita hospital, explains that athletes can become obsessed with their weight.
- This obsession can lead to a narrow mental focus, typical of anorexia.
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Test your knowledge of anorexia nervosa with this quiz. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this serious eating disorder.
