Japanese journal of sciences in swimming and water exercise
Online ISSN : 1880-7097
Print ISSN : 1880-6937
ISSN-L : 1880-6937
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  • -A case study of female competitive swimmer with disordered eating and amenorrhoea-
    Eisuke KAWAI, Kie KARAKAMA, Hatsuho ZENIYA
    2024 Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages 1-8
    Published: 2024
    Released on J-STAGE: May 03, 2024
    JOURNAL FREE ACCESS

    The purpose of this case study was to longitudinally elucidate energy availability from the dietary and training records of a Japanese female athlete (adult competitive swimmer) with disordered eating and amenorrhea during the competitive season. As a result, the subject’s energy availability was below 30 kcal/kg FFM/day throughout approximately three months of the study period. This indicates a continuous mismatch between the subject’s total energy intake (diet) and energy expended in exercise (i.e., low energy availability: leaving inadequate energy to support the functions required by the body to maintain optimal health and performance), which is clearly linked to amenorrhea. In order to return physiological function to normal while continuing athletic activities (i.e., ensuring sufficient energy availability), the subject needs to increase total energy intake through appropriate intake of each energy-providing nutrient (especially carbohydrates).

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