Negative energy balance is highest in female athletes retiring from competitive career

Evidence suggests that a negative energy balance rather than engaging in competitive sports serves as a trigger factor in the pathogenesis of athletic amenorrhea. The purpose of this study was to evaluate energy balance of adolescent females competing in different types of sport.

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Published in:Isokinetics and exercise science 2008-01, Vol.16 (3), p.195-195
Main Authors: Carlsohn, A, Barthelmes, A, Schweigert, F J, Bittmann, F, Mayer, F
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Evidence suggests that a negative energy balance rather than engaging in competitive sports serves as a trigger factor in the pathogenesis of athletic amenorrhea. The purpose of this study was to evaluate energy balance of adolescent females competing in different types of sport.
ISSN:0959-3020