Nutritional and medical aspects of gymnastics

Clin Sports Med. 1985 Jan;4(1):23-30.

Abstract

Though gymnastics is not considered to be an endurance sport, female gymnasts appear to be prone to a variety of medical complications, among them nutritional deficiencies and menstrual dysfunction.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anorexia Nervosa / etiology
  • Body Composition
  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Dancing
  • Energy Intake
  • Female
  • Gymnastics*
  • Humans
  • Menstruation Disturbances / etiology
  • Nutrition Disorders / etiology
  • Nutrition Surveys
  • Nutritional Physiological Phenomena*