Nutritional Risks Among Female Athletes

.....Nutrition plays a vital role in the female athlete`s health and performance. An athlete`s diet should be optimal in both food quality and quantity to replenish their energy reserves and avoid fatigue or inadequate nutrition. Individual macronutrient and micronutrient needs will vary based on a number of factors, including the type of competitive sport played, sex, and age, but, in general, adequate caloric intake from a variety of foods in the form of a well-balanced diet is favored in promoting athlete health and performance.

^..... This review highlights the scarcity of evidence-based, rigorous studies examining nutritional risks among female athletes. Findings suggest that interdisciplinary working groups, comprising physicians, sports dietitians, and other supportive health professionals, would be beneficial for female athletes in helping to improve their overall diet, performance, and health......