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Health Risks of Female Athlete TriadPosted: Thu, Jun 25, 2015By: Danielle Heard, MS, HHC Artemis in the City Blog Home
The female athlete triad involves three conditions:1 This combination of conditions can occur among females who are trying to stay lean and slim for various reasons such as sports or ballet dancing. However, in their efforts to stay very lean, not enough calories are consumed to make up for the physical activity, as well as enough protein, healthy fats and nutrients such as calcium.1,2 This in turn causes a cascade of health problems that are very serious and which can be life threatening.2
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
WHO IS MOST AT RISK?
FEMALE ATHLETES NEED A CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST: Adolescence is a critical period for skeletal bone formation as 50% of bone formation is acquired during this time. By the age of 18 years, 90% of the adult skeleton is formed.1(360) It is very difficult to recover lost bone mass. This condition could result in permanent weakening of skeletal bones, increasing risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures.2 A dietary plan should focus on total energy intake, body weight, restoring hormone balance and ensuring the female athlete is getting enough essential vitamins and minerals such as calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, magnesium, boron, protein, essential fatty acids and also iron.1(360), 2(81-84)
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