Body Composition, Energy Availability, Risk of Eating Disorder, and Sport Nutrition Knowledge in Young Athletes.

Meghan K MageeMargaret T JonesJennifer B FieldsJulie KrestaChinguun KhurelbaatarChristopher DodgeBrandon MerfeldAbby AmbrosiusMakenna CarpenterAndrew R Jagim

Published in: Nutrients (2023)

Female athletes were at a greater risk for eating disorders. No relationships existed between sport nutrition knowledge and %BF. Female athletes with a higher %BF had a lower risk for an eating disorder and risk for LEA.

Keyphrases

body composition
physical activity
high school
resistance training
bone mineral density
high intensity