Variable | Verifying variable | OR | 95% CI |
---|---|---|---|
Gastrointestinal symptoms | Lower current EA | 3.39 | 1.03 to 11.15* |
Injuries | Low BMD | 1.43 | 1.04 to 1.96* |
Menstrual dysfunction | Menstrual dysfunction | 1.65 | 1.23 to 2.20** |
OR >1 is a risk factor and indicates the contribution of the different LEAF-Q variables to lower current energy availability, menstrual dysfunction and low-BMD, respectively. *p<0.05, **p<0.01.
BMD, bone mineral density; EA, energy availability; LEAF-Q, Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire.