<p>A friend just counseled us against allowing our D to compete at a certain D1 school. He said they have a reputation for producing eating disorders in their female athletes. Actually, the university does have an impressive eating disorders program with a great website, so it’s possible this assessment is true. However, how can I verify if it is? The MIT reputation for high suicide rates is not accurate, so this may also be an unfounded rumor.</p>
<p>Has anyone heard this kind of thing about any D1 schools? (excluding gymnastics, since that seems highly sport-specific)</p>
<p>There are other sports where weight makes a difference, like running, lightweight rowing or coxing, I’d imagine equestrian sports… I would imagine that to be much more based on the team and coaches than the university, however. I think what you’re saying is that it is a university-wide and not sport-specific issue? I wouldn’t surprised if a team had that reputation, but I would be surprised if the university as a whole did.</p>