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April 24, 2005
School Project on Health of Female Athletes
I am doing a project for school. Can anyone suggest an organization that would be considered an authority on health for female athletes? Specifically, if a particular group were to issue a press release or do a media campaign on the dangers of the female athlete triad (amenorrhea, disordered eating, and osteoporosis) people would see them as credible. I am not sure who is respected in the field. If you can't think of a group that would be respected for health for female athletes, any group that represented female athlete interests (not specific to health) would be acceptable. Even a group specific to collegiate female athletes would be acceptable. I am looking for as many groups as possible.
If anything comes to mind...Thanks!
Posted by Audrey at April 24, 2005 10:44 AM
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Although not specific to females, both the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) and the NCAA would be credible sources in regards to recommendations for athletes. Both have position stands on the female athlete triad - and so have addressed the issue in the past.
Hope that helps some!
Posted by: Beth at April 24, 2005 01:38 PM
Okay, you said anything that comes to mind. Not sure if either would qualify but either the Melpomene Institute or the Women's Sports Foundation.
Posted by: Alison at April 24, 2005 06:13 PM
Maybe USA Track and Field or RRCA have something too?
Posted by: Nanda at April 25, 2005 10:59 AM