In a high-performance sports environment, athletes can present with low energy availability
(LEA) for a variety of reasons, ranging from not consuming enough food for their specific …

It is well established that regular exercise and physical activity promote numerous health
benefits for girls and women (1, 2). However, under some conditions and in some girls and …

The Female Athlete Triad is a medical condition often observed in physically active girls and
women, and involves three components:(1) low energy availability with or without …

Energy status plays a key role in the health of athletes and exercising individuals. Energy
deficiency/low energy availability (EA), referring to a state in which insufficient energy intake …

Objectives Estimating body mass from skeletal dimensions is widely practiced, but methods
for estimating its components (lean and fat mass) are poorly developed. The ability to …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review provides an update on the primary clinical sequelae
of the Female Athlete Triad. Recent Findings Scientific advancements have contributed to …

Context: Puberty is a crucial period of dramatic hormonal changes, accelerated growth,
attainment of reproductive capacity, and acquisition of peak bone mass. Participation in …

Many female athletes are energy and/or estrogen deficient, but the independent effects on
bone health have not been isolated. Energy deficiency was detrimental at the tibia while …

Background Energy deficiency can result in menstrual disturbances and compromised bone
health in women, a condition known as the Female Athlete Triad. Objectives The REFUEL …

The Female Athlete Triad (Triad) represents a syndrome of three interrelated conditions that
originate from chronically inadequate energy intake to compensate for energy expenditure; …