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Examination of the Cumulative Risk Assessment and Nutritional Profiles among College Ballet Dancers

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  • Kenya Moore

    (Department of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA)

  • Nancy A. Uriegas

    (Department of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA)

  • Jessica Pia

    (Department of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA)

  • Dawn M. Emerson

    (Department of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA)

  • Kelly Pritchett

    (Department of Health Sciences, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA 98926, USA)

  • Toni M. Torres-McGehee

    (Department of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA)

Abstract

This study examined female collegiate ballet dancers’ ( n = 28) Female Athlete Triad (Triad) risk via the Cumulative Risk Assessment (CRA) and nutritional profiles (macro- and micronutrients; n = 26). The CRA identified Triad return to play criteria (RTP: Full Clearance, Provisional Clearance, or Restricted/Medical Disqualified) by assessing eating disorder risk, low energy availability, menstrual cycle dysfunction, and low bone mineral density. Seven-day dietary assessments identified any energy imbalances of macro- and micronutrients. Ballet dancers were identified as low, within normal, or high for each of the 19 nutrients assessed. Basic descriptive statistics assessed CRA risk classification and dietary macro- and micronutrient levels. Dancers averaged 3.5 ± 1.6 total score on the CRA. Based on these scores, the RTP outcomes revealed Full Clearance 7.1%, n = 2; Provisional Clearance 82.1%, n = 23; and Restricted/Medical Disqualification 10.7%, n = 3. Dietary reports revealed that 96.2% ( n = 25) of ballet dancers were low in carbohydrates, 92.3% ( n = 24) low in protein, 19.2% ( n = 5) low in fat percent, 19.2% ( n = 5) exceeding saturated fats, 100% ( n = 26) low in Vitamin D, and 96.2% ( n = 25) low in calcium. Due to the variability in individual risks and nutrient requirements, a patient-centered approach is a critical part of early prevention, evaluation, intervention, and healthcare for the Triad and nutritional-based clinical evaluations.

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  • Kenya Moore & Nancy A. Uriegas & Jessica Pia & Dawn M. Emerson & Kelly Pritchett & Toni M. Torres-McGehee, 2023. "Examination of the Cumulative Risk Assessment and Nutritional Profiles among College Ballet Dancers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(5), pages 1-14, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:5:p:4269-:d:1082852
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