Understanding the Female Athlete Triad: Eating Disorders, Amenorrhea, and Osteoporosis
Abstract:Female athletes experience many problems due to maintaining a certain body weight. Some of these problems include medical disorders such as eating disorder, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. In this commentary, these three disorders are described as the common female athlete Triad. These three disorders are discussed in relation to female athletes health and their athletic performance. Also, prevention and treatment of these disorders are discussed.
Author(s): Katherine A. Beals, Rebecca A. Brey, Julianna B. Gonyou
Publication: Journal of School Health
Publisher:
American Social Health Association
P.O. Box 13827
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 9193618400
Fax: 9193618425
Web Site: http://sunsite.unc.edu/ASHA 10/1/1999
Pages: 4
Location Code: 11280