What increases the risks of having the female athlete triad?
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National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:There are several risks of having female athlete triad, however some of the most common include:
- Participation in sports that require weight management, such as gymnastics, dance, or distance running
- Over-exercising to improve sport skills
- Over-bearing or controlling parents and/or coaches
- Social influences from media or peers.
There are several risks of having female athlete triad, however some of the most common include: Participation in sports that require weight management, such as gymnastics, dance, or distance running Over-exercising to improve sport... More

