Web review and article review needed done, two assignments for fitness and nutrition each class EASY one page

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Novemeber 17, 2013

KNHE 104

ARTICLE REVIEW CRITERIA

Title of Article: “Female Athlete Triad”

Author: Unknown

Date Published: Copyright 1995-2013

Link to Article: http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/triad.html#

Summary: The article discusses a condition called female athlete triad, which consists of three parts: disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. These females become obsessed with their image and athletic performance, they begin to skip meals or eat less and work out more. This can cause the estrogen levels to change, which would also change a female’s period. Low estrogen levels and an inappropriate diet also affect bone density and development, especially at this age. The females most likely to be affected by female athlete triad are individuals who are unsatisfied with their image, and females who participate in sports where weight and body image is important. There are other symptoms found in women who suffer from female athlete triad: weight loss, missing or irregular periods, fatigue, inability to concentrate, stress fractures, and muscle injuries. Additionally, they may show symptoms of eating disorders in order to maintain their weight or image. It is recommended that a girl with female athlete triad seek professional help from her doctor as well as other professionals, such as a dietician and psychologist. Female athlete triad does not only affect a girl’s body; the person has to understand their condition and learn to alter their thinking so they can get better. Lastly, it is important that female athletes are aware of a few things: keep track of your periods, don’t skip meals, and do it for yourself. Sometimes parents, coaches, or society engrave the message that females should be thin and lean, but we are not required to follow their standards.

Personal Relevance: I enjoyed reading this brief article because it forced me to reflect on my own actions when it comes to working out and dieting. I was obsessed with losing weight a couple years ago that I would work out twice a day, eat small meals, and sometimes skip dinner. Fortunately, I rarely suffered injuries nor did I miss many periods. Eventually, I snapped out of it and I learned it is possible to lose weight without starving myself and revolving my life around fitness. Currently, I maintain a good workout routine, but I stress over my diet a lot. Though I would not skip meals or snacks, I shrunk my portion size and calorie intake a lot. The article mentioned when a girl drastically decreases her food intake, the body eats away at the muscle rather than fat. I began to notice I had low energy, I was always tired, and I was not seeing any results. I spoke with my trainer, and we both realized that when I eat more, I saw better results. I have slowly begun to add more food to my diet. Of course, I wish I would see results.