study of bone loss in ballerinas

• Published in: Nutrition news Vol. 48; no. 4; pp. 16 - 17
• Main Authors: Armann, S.A, Wells, C.L
• Format: Publication
• Language: English
• Published: 1985
• Subjects: ballet; body fat; clinical trials; energy intake; hormones; lean body mass; nutritional status

A study examined 11 professional ballerinas (ages 15-33) for bone density, hormonal status, dietary intake, subcutaneous fat, body composition, injury history, and orthopedic and gynecological status. The preliminary results indicated that these dancers have low bone-mineral mass, abnormal menstrual...