Learning Activity 3 Instructions

Title: Lose weight, lose weight, lose weight, lose weight...

Objective: To understand weight issues among female athletes.

Many sports, such as running, gymnastics, and figure skating require a lean body for better performance. Excess weight requires more energy for overall movement, and it can detract from turns, aerials, or other directional changes.Therefore, within the population of athletes participating in these types of sports, weight loss can be a constant struggle, and the methods used for weight loss can be detrimental to health and performance.

For this Learning Activity, read the scenario and write a paper that addresses issues with female athletes and weight loss.Then, list or outline guidelines for weight loss that are safe and effective.Be sure to address the following concerns in this activity:

• The health risks of very low calorie diets for athletes.
• The health risks of eating disorders.
• The female triad.
• Impact of dieting on performance.
• Rationale of recommendations.

Scenario:The athlete is a 17-year old female gymnast.She is constantly told by her coach to lose weight and sees how fellow athletes skip meals or even purge to accomplish this.She has begun to do the same, but has noticed a decrease in physical stamina.So, she doesn't feel this is the best method of dropping a few pounds and would like help with this problem.

The required length of this Learning Activity is 500-600 words, and should includea minimum of 2 sources. Formatting should be consistent with the AMA style guide.This Learning Activity is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 7.