What increases the risks of having the female athlete triad?

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  1. National Academy of Sports Medicine
     
    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.
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    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