TableĀ 1

Variables associated with lower current energy availability, menstrual dysfunction and impaired bone health

VariableVerifying variableOR95% CI
Gastrointestinal symptomsLower current EA3.391.03 to 11.15*
InjuriesLow BMD1.431.04 to 1.96*
Menstrual dysfunctionMenstrual dysfunction1.651.23 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.