Situation of health disorders specific to female among high school girls focusing on their level of knowledge

• Published in: Taiikugaku kenkyu (Japan Journal of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences) Vol. 66; pp. 551 - 559
• Main Authors: MIYACHI, Miho, YAMAZAKI, Akane, KATAOKA, Chie
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese
• Published: Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences 2021
• Subjects: low energy intake; menstrual dysfunction; modern health issues; osteoporosis; questionnaire survey

In recent years, a number of health issues among adolescents in Japan have become highlighted. One of the major issues in school health is thinness among high school girls. Thinness is closely related to low energy intake, which can lead to menstrual dysfunction and low bone density. It is important...