Publications by authors named "Julia I K Silvennoinen"
Association of LEAF-Q and EDE-QS scores with cholesterol levels in Finnish female athletes.
BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Low energy availability (LEA) is prevalent in female athletes and may disrupt sex hormones, potentially affecting cholesterol metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.
- A study involving Finnish female athletes found that a significant number reported symptoms of LEA, with 41% scoring high on the LEAF-Q questionnaire.
- Higher scores on the LEAF-Q and Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire Short (EDE-QS) were linked to increased LDL cholesterol levels, particularly among those in sports that prioritize leanness.