Understanding the Female Athlete Triad

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1. The female athlete triad syndrome is triggered by eating disorders and overtraining which is common in "appearance" sports like gymnastics, figure skating, and dancing.

A. True
B. False

2. The female athlete triad is composed of:

A. Disordered eating
B. Amenorrhea
C. Decreased bone density
D. All of the above

3. Disordered eating is defined as:

A. Bulimia and anorexia
B. A variety of eating patterns that are unsafe
C. Doubling the number of calories consumed per day
D. Any decrease in the number of calories consumed per day

4. The term EDNOS stands for "eating disorder, not only starvation".

A. True
B. False

5. EDNOS is a category reserved for individuals who:

A. Have both anorexia and bulimia symptoms
B. Have a BMI under 20
C. Fail to meet the diagnostic criteria for anorexia or bulimia
D. None of the above

6. Primary amenorrhea is defined as:

A. Reaching the age of 13 without starting menstruation
B. Reaching the age of 16 without starting menstruation
C. Having a hysterectomy
D. Having your cycle cease for at least 6 consecutive periods

7. A common feature of the disordered eating behaviors is using body weight as a measure of self-assessment.

A. True
B. False

8. Secondary amenorrhea is defined as:

A. Pregnancy
B. Having your cycle cease for at least 6 consecutive periods
C. Having your first cycle after the age of 14
D. Having your cycle cease for at least 3 consecutive periods

9. Osteopenia is a more severe form of osteoporosis.

A. True
B. False

10. Decreased estrogen levels lead to both decreased bone mass and increased cardiac risk.

A. True
B. False

11. The most common symptom of decreased bone mass in female athletes is:

A. Hip fracture
B. Rickets
C. Stress fractures
D. None of the above

12. Evidence suggests that women form 30 percent of their bone density during the ages of:

A. 5-20 years
B. 7-15 years
C. 30-45 years
D. 15-30 years

13. Research has proven that physical activity, including participation in sports and demanding activities, is linked to decreased mortality and improved psychological outlook.

A. True
B. False

14. A study by the American Association of University Women found that self-esteem of middle school girls drops 30 percent from levels of elementary school girls.

A. True
B. False

15. Which of the following are possible warning signs of Disordered Eating:

A. Many dental cavities
B. Frequent eating alone
C. Continual drinking of no-calorie beverages
D. All of the above

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