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18: Selective Topics - Female Athlete Triad

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    The female athlete triad is a syndrome characterized by disordered eating that results in low energy availability, amenorrhoea/oligomenorrhoea, and decreased bone mineral density(osteoporosis and osteopenia) are present. Also called the Triad, it is commonly seen in females participating in sports that emphasize leanness or low body weight such as endurance running, gymnastics, ballet, swimming, diving, and figure skating. The syndrome can cause lifelong health consequences and potentially be fatal.

    • 18.1: Female Athlete Triad
      In 1992, an association between disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis was observed in female athletes concerned about a lean physique. The phrase, female athlete triad, was coined and is now used to describe a syndrome in which eating disorders (or low energy availability), amenorrhoea/oligomenorrhoea, and decreased bone mineral density (osteoporosis and osteopenia) are present.
    • 18.2: IOC New Definition


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