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. 2022 Jan 26;19(3):1375. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19031375

Table 5.

Triad assessments with breakdown of spectrum components (energy availability, menstrual disturbance, and bone mineral density scores) for cheerleaders (n = 19).

Female Athlete Triad Risk At Risk % (N)
1 component 47.4% (9)
2 components using self-report measures 52.6% (10)
2 components using hormonal assessment 10.5% (2)
Triad Risk Type At Risk % (N)
LEA with ED Risk 52.6% (10)
Self-Reported Menstrual Dysfunction 52.6% (10)
Self-Reported Primary Menstrual Dysfunction 21.1% (4)
Self-Reported Secondary Menstrual Dysfunction 52.3% (10)
Hormonal Menstrual Dysfunction 14.2% (2)
Low Bone Mineral Density 0% (0)
LEA with Menstrual Dysfunction 52.6% (10)
EDI-SC Behavior Risk (e.g., binging, purging, dieting, laxatives, diet pills, etc.) At Risk % (N)
Zero Behaviors 47.4 (9)
1 Behavior 31.6 (6)
2 Behaviors 21.1 (4)

Note: LEA for the week was calculated by taking the average of the 3 days of EA on practice days; (LEA) Low energy availability.