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mikaylakyoung

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on: Aug 5, 2018
Explain the female athlete triad.

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Reply #1 on: Aug 5, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The female athlete triad occurs when a female exercises excessively while consuming too few calories in pursuit of a low weight or body size. The three interrelated conditions that make up the triad are: disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and premature osteoporosis. Any female whose menstrual cycles are more than 35 days apart or who misses three menstrual cycles should be evaluated by a physician.

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Answers can include six of the following.


If any of these symptoms occur, stop physical activity, get out of the sun, and start drinking fluid:

Decreased perspiration

Cramping

Weakness

Flushed skin

Throbbing head

Nausea/vomiting

Diarrhea

Numbness in the extremities

Blurred vision

Unsteadiness

Disorientation

Incoherency


mikaylakyoung

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Reply 2 on: Aug 5, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

milbourne11

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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