Publications by authors named "Leah Dambacher"
Article Synopsis
- A study evaluated low energy availability (LEA) in endurance and ultra-endurance runners, focusing on its relationship with disordered eating (DE), exercise dependence (EXD), and fueling habits.
- Among 1,899 trail runners surveyed, 43% were at risk for LEA and DE, while 87.3% showed symptoms of EXD, with a significant percentage not meeting carbohydrate intake guidelines during long events.
- The findings highlight a high prevalence of LEA risk among endurance runners and stress the importance of proper fueling to prevent negative health effects.
Context: Collegiate female distance runners may be at risk for low energy availability (LEA) due to increased exercise energy expenditure with or without decreased energy intake. Furthermore, this population has increased risk of disordered eating (DE), which can lead to LEA and negative health consequences, such as menstrual dysfunction (MD).
Objective: 1) investigate risk of LEA and DE, 2) compare DE, training volume, and weight dissatisfaction among female collegiate runners at risk vs not at risk for LEA, and 3) compare risk for LEA between NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) Division I, II, and III female collegiate runners.
: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic condition recognized as the inability to maintain glucose homeostasis, typically presenting with insulin resistance and systemic inflammation. With the prevalence of T2DM and major risk factors, such as prediabetes and obesity, increasing each year, the need to address risk factor reduction strategies is crucial. : Twenty-two men and women, overweight-to-obese adults (BMI mean: 26.
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