The Female Athlete Triad (Care of the Young Athlete)
The Female Athlete Triad (Care of the Young Athlete)
- Created in sports_and_fitness
Female athlete triad refers to the
combination of 3 medical conditions—eating problems, menstrual problems, and
weak bones—seen in competitive female athletes. Prevention of the female
athlete triad is important because it can interfere with normal growth and
development, cause injury, and result in loss of strength and endurance.