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What is the primary reason for the increased female participation in exercise, physical activity, and sport in recent decades?
What is the primary reason for the increased female participation in exercise, physical activity, and sport in recent decades?
- The availability of more female-friendly exercise equipment and apparel
- The elimination of societal prejudices against women in sports
- The rise of female-only fitness centers and athletic programs
- Improved understanding of the health benefits of exercise and physical activity (correct)
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential risk factor for ACL injury in female athletes?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential risk factor for ACL injury in female athletes?
- Anatomical factors, such as the Q-angle and femoral notch
- Hormonal factors
- Genetic factors (correct)
- Environmental factors, such as playing surface conditions
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a component of the current ACSM description of the female athlete triad?
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a component of the current ACSM description of the female athlete triad?
- Disordered eating
- Osteoporosis (correct)
- Amenorrhea
- Optimal energy availability to low energy availability
According to the passage, how do females generally respond to training and exercise compared to males?
According to the passage, how do females generally respond to training and exercise compared to males?
What is the traditional definition of the female athlete triad, according to the passage?
What is the traditional definition of the female athlete triad, according to the passage?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential risk factor for ACL injury in female athletes?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential risk factor for ACL injury in female athletes?
Which hormonal events play a crucial role in maintaining a normal menstrual cycle?
Which hormonal events play a crucial role in maintaining a normal menstrual cycle?
What is the proposed mechanism of menstrual disturbances associated with vigorous exercise and low energy intake?
What is the proposed mechanism of menstrual disturbances associated with vigorous exercise and low energy intake?
What is amenorrhea defined as?
What is amenorrhea defined as?
What is the prevalence of amenorrhea in professional ballet dancers?
What is the prevalence of amenorrhea in professional ballet dancers?
What is oligomenorrhea characterized by?
What is oligomenorrhea characterized by?
What is the definition of osteoporosis?
What is the definition of osteoporosis?
