Answer:
b.) Athletes who are <em>younger than 19.</em>
Explanation:
This condition is called the Triad.
It is often seen in physically active girls and women. It is a syndrome that results from a relationship between<em> low energy availability with or without eating disorders, low bone mineral density and disfunction of menstrual cycle. </em>Not always all of the signs are present to diagnose <em>Female Athlete Triad.</em> It usually occurs in adolescent age ( between the age of 10 and 19), due to their skeletal immaturity and BMD. Early signs of this condition are:<em> weight changes, decreased energy and repeated injuries.</em> On the long term level, effects are: <em>low BMD, osteoporosis, suicidal thoughts, kidney failure, liver dysfunction...</em>
Answer:
False
Explanation:
You could tear something or cause muscle damage.
OPTIONS:
A) increased frequency of menstrual cycles.
B) decreased bone density.
C) complications with pregnancy and surgery.
D) slow recovery after illness
Answer:
A) increased frequency of menstrual cycles.
Explanation:
An adult female having a BMI that is below 18.5, might be an indication that she’s having low body fat, and this means she’s underweight. Several complications could arise as a result of this which include those listed in the options above except for option A. <em>Underweight women do not experience increased frequency of menstrual cycles, rather they do experience irregular menstrual cycles as a result of the low level of fat in their body.</em>
