Females involved in competitive sports,especially _____,are at risk of the female athlete triad.

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The female athlete triad is a condition commonly observed in female athletes participating in sports that place a high emphasis on leanness, such as gymnastics. It is characterized by three interrelated components: low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and decreased bone mineral density. While female athletes in all sports can potentially develop the triad, those in sports that place high demands on body weight and body composition such as gymnastics, diving, and figure skating have a higher risk of developing the condition. Therefore, the best choice is D) gymnastics.

Females Involved in Competitive Sports,especially _____,Are at Risk of the Female