Prevalence of Low Energy Availability in Collegiate Female Runners and Implementation of Nutrition Education Intervention
Autor: | Jennifer Day, Katie Nicole Brown, Heidi Wengreen, Edward M. Heath |
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Přispěvatelé: | Open Access |
Rok vydání: | 2015 |
Předmět: |
Female athlete triad
medicine.medical_specialty Stress fractures biology Athletes business.industry Nutrition Education Behavior change Sports nutrition Female athletes College Intervention Life Sciences biology.organism_classification Omics medicine.disease Intervention (counseling) Physical therapy medicine business Nutrition |
Zdroj: | Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences Faculty Publications |
Popis: | Objective: This study examined the prevalence of low energy availability in a sample of female collegiate athletes (N=25) then delivered nutrition education related to the female athlete triad and assessed change in knowledge and dietary behaviors. Methods: Average energy intake was assessed pre- and post-education using Automated Self-Administered 24- Hour Dietary Recalls. We assessed body composition with multiple-site skinfold measures. Energy expenditure was assessed with accelerometers and a physical activity diary over a 3-day period. A 73-item questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and behavior changes. Results: At baseline, 92% had an index of energy availability |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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