Nutrition and the Female Athlete

Katherine Beals is an Associate Professor (Clinical) and Nutrition Clinic Director at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

Substrate Utilization in Female Athletes: Implications for Fuel Selection and Macronutrient Requirements. Carbohydrates Requirements for the Female Athlete. Protein Requirements for the Female Athlete. Fluid and Electrolyte Requirements for Female Athletes. Trace Minerals of Concern for Female Athletes: Iron and Zinc. Nutrients Needed for Optimal Bone Health in the Female Athlete. B Vitamins and the Female Athlete. The Female Athlete Triad: Introduction—Energy Availability, Menstrual Function, and Bone Health. Energy Availability, Health, and Performance in the Female Athlete. Menstrual Function and Dysfunction in the Female Athlete. Recommendations for Optimizing Bone Strength and Reducing Fracture Risk in Female Athletes.