Define osteoporosis and describe any 4 …

Osteoporosis refers to the decreased bone material contents. It is a skeletal disorder. In fact, low oestrogen levels and poor nutrition specially low calcium intake can lead to osteoporosis which is one of the significant triad of female athlete. Osteoporosis is weakening of the bones due to the loss of bone density and improper bone formation.

Such factors are stated below;
1.Insufficient calcium in diet:The main cause of oesteoporosis is intake of insufficient amount of calcium in diet. In fact, 100mg calcium should be taken in daily diet by a woman athlete. In addition to calcium, vitamin 'D' should also taken because it is essential for absorbing calcium in our boby.
2.Eating disorders:eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia etc. In fact, not getting sufficient amount of calcium can also have a lasting effect on how strong a woman's bones are in later part of life. So eating disorders may also lead to oesteoporosis among women athletes.
3. Bad eating habits: various research studies indicate that intake of caffeine,alcohol,tabacco or smoking etc. may also lead to oesteoporosis. Indeed these products have a negative effect on the bone density.