Question

How can female athlete triad be prevented?

Answer 1

1. Avoiding pressure to achieve unrealistically low body weight by coaches, parents, athletic administrators, and health professionals.
2. Discouraging out-of-competition “weigh-ins”.
3. Encouraging athletes and coaches to look for warning signs of eating disorders.
4. Ensuring early recognition and medical attention if an eating disorder or amenorrhea is suspected.
5. Reminding athletes that proper nutrition and medical care enhance performance.
6. Involving a treatment team consisting of a medical physician, nutritionist, athletic trainer/coach, and psychologist or counsellor.