Female Athletes at Risk for Nutritional Deficiencies

Lack of proper nutrition education may affect female athletes’ performance and long-term health, says Rutgers researcher.Two decades of research among female athletes over the age of 13 years shows that a lack of nutrition knowledge about what they need to eat to stay healthy and compete may contribute to poor performance, low energy and nutrient intake, and potential health risks, according to a Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School study.

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