Female athletes are then encouraged to meet this sexy standard, therefore, leading these superior athletes to focus on their weight, not their health or nutrition. ... A dietitian or nutritionist is an expert in the field of nutrition and a regulated diet to help achieve a specific health goal. ... As Laframboise states in a study of the female athlete triad, "Western society has placed a strong emphasis on ultra-thinness as the ideal body shape and size for females. ... By having somebody on their side to help guide them, they will lead a healthy, nutritional lifestyle. ... With the help of ...

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