Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Energy Restricted Diets in Female Athletes

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Energy Restricted Diets in Female Athletes

Female athletes who follow a diet that fails to meet energy and nutrient needs are at risk for musculoskeletal injuries, menstrual disturbances, and poor sports performance. Common nutritional concerns for the female athlete include low energy availability (EA) (i.e., energy intake from food remaini...

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Main Authors: Lynn Cialdella-Kam, Danielle Kulpins, Melinda M. Manore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:Sports
Subjects:
energy availability
bone health
amenorrhea
sports performance
disordered eating
active females
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/4/4/50

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