When girls and women practise sport, they can profit from many
health benefits. While these positive attributes far outweigh
the risks involved in sports participation, there is scientific
evidence that, under certain circumstances, the healthy body
image of some female athletes can suffer through sport. In
particular, the female athlete triad can have a significant
impact on the lives of the girls and women concerned. The four
“Hungry for Gold” videos are an educational tool aimed at
athletes, parents, coaches and support staff, as well as
administrators, informing them about the female athlete triad as
well as the related health implications. Through the experiences
of our fictional characters, Anezka, Aiko, Tochi, Jesse and
Akeyo featured in the “Hungry for Gold” videos, viewers • can
learn about healthy eating and exercise habits, • understand the
importance of a healthy body image, and • find out how to
prevent the development of the female athlete triad Do you want
to learn more about issues that can pu