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The Female Athlete Triad –Its Not What You Think

Is your sister, daughter or friend participating in The Female Athlete Triad? It sounds like a sporting event, but it is actually at term first described in 1992 by the American College of Sports Medicine as a condition in which three disorders are present: osteoporosis, amenorrhea and disordered eating. This condition is found because more females are involved in sports and often participate in sports in which weight could affect success, such as gymnastics, figure skating, cross country running, ballet, and swimming. In an article written by Linda Boeckner, Extension Nutrition Specialist, you will learn the signs and symptoms of The Female Athlete Triad and what to do if someone you know suffers from it. This article is a good reference, but if you need to learn more about this condition you can go to http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/jul_96/smith.htm . Here you will find more in-depth information.

Sun, 12 Mar 2000 13:03:59 -0800