To compensate for differences between men and women, modifications were made in the physical training program at the U.S. Naval Academy. It was soon discovered that athletic women were more successful than nonathletes because they possess the stamina, strength, and self-discipline to survive the tough, uncompromising physical environment. (SM)

Amenorrhea, disordered eating, and osteoporosis form an interconnected, potentially fatal triad that is not widely understood. Physician vigilance when treating young female athletes can lead to early recognition and prevention of serious consequences. Physicians must help athletic young women participate in their sports in the healthiest, safest…