Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), especially acetate, propionate and butyrate, are the end
products from the intestinal microbial fermentation of dietary fibers and resistant starch. It has …

We aimed to (a) report energy availability (EA), metabolic/reproductive function, bone
mineral density, and injury/illness rates in national/world-class female and male distance …

The association of genetic polymorphisms with low bone mineral density in elite athletes
have not been considered previously. The present study found that bone mass phenotypes …

Since the passage of Title IX in 1972, female participation in athletics has increased
significantly. More girls and young women have been able to experience the psychosocial …

Objetivo: Estabelecer uma relação entre a tríada feminina com as lesões músculo-
esqueléticas nas atletas femininas. Metodologia: pesquisa computorizada nas bases de …

This chapter discusses the importance of interactions between nutrition and physical activity
in the context of health and physical activity performance. Firstly, the relevance of optimal …

When considering physically active men and women who engage in recreational physical
activity or perform at the elite level, optimal nutrition will (a) provide sufficient energy for the …

Abstract The Female Athlete Triad is a disorder that includes energy availability, menstrual
function, and bone mineral density (BMD). Energy availability (EA) has been designated as …

While adolescent endurance runners are at risk for energy deficiency, limited studies have
evaluated the effect of a nutrition education intervention. We evaluated the effect of a 4-week …

Physical activity, adequate energy, calcium and vitamin D intake all influence bone mineral
density (BMD) in young adult females. Unfortunately, it is common to see nutrition …