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[quote=Anonymous]9:33,  15:13 says this:

Competitive gymnasts are unlikely to have eating disorders. Proper nutrition is imperative to maintain such an aggressive practice schedule. A child with an eating disorder wouldn't last a week.

Which is a ridiculous statement.  I know both the ballet world and the gymnastic world (professional).  OP wants advice.  My advice is to proceed only if she  has the correct body type, wants to do it, understands it will stave off puberty, and that she will become obsessed about her weight.  You do know that all ballet companies but one have weekly weigh-ins for the women?  Anorexia, bulemia and "cabbage soup" diets abound.

Would you prefer "scholarly articles" since you think I have a "fill in the blank" problem.  I really don't have the time to do that  and was just trying to help OP, but if you want to find fault with a listing of "Women's gymnasts have higher eating disorder", I certainly can provide that.  Or I can provide the names of the doctors who have to treat these girls?  What do you want?  What level of scholarly study DO you want since you are being critical while I am trying to be helpful.
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