Key points:

• New, Australian-first study into fitness professionals and the detection of eating disorders among clients launched today.
• Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses affecting approximately 1 million Australians.
• The highest users of gyms and fitness activities are also those most at risk of developing an eating disorder - women aged 18-34
• The study aims to ensure exercise professionals are properly trained to respond to, and manage, clientele with eating disorders.