What is the "female athlete triad," and why is it important for parents, coaches, and health care providers to be aware of the warning signs when working with athletes?
The female athlete triad consists of disordered eating combined with amenorrhea and osteopenia. It is a complex relationship based on the effect of very low fat stores on estrogen levels, and lack of estrogen causing bones to become dangerously weak, leading to osteopenia. The prevalence of disordered eating and eating disorders among collegiate athletes is estimated to be between 15 and 60%. Identifying the prevalence of the "female athlete triad" is challenging because female athletes are unlikely to report amenorrhea. Repeated injuries such as stress fractures are often a sign that there may be a problem.
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