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  • Nutrition Science
  • Female Athlete Health

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  • Limited research exists on nutritional risks specific to female athletes.
  • Existing studies often lack rigorous controls and comprehensive data.
  • Female athletes are susceptible to disordered eating and energy deficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent, rigorously designed studies on nutritional risks in female athletes.
  • To identify gaps in current research and provide recommendations.
  • To enhance the health and performance of female athletes through improved nutrition.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of PubMed and Cochrane databases (2000-2019).
  • Inclusion criteria: peer-reviewed original research, human subjects ≥13 years, sample size N≥19, detailed methods.
  • Included bibliographies of identified articles for further relevant studies.

Main Results:

  • Eleven studies met inclusion criteria; most were cross-sectional with limited controls.
  • Identified risks include disordered eating, eating disorders, low energy availability, and relative energy deficiency in sport.
  • Found a general lack of nutrition knowledge among athletes, teams, and coaches.

Conclusions:

  • There is a scarcity of high-quality, evidence-based research on female athlete nutritional risks.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration (physicians, dietitians, health professionals) is crucial.
  • Improved nutrition strategies can enhance female athletes' diet, performance, and overall health.