Papers by Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Jun 1, 2013
Purpose: The objective of this study is to examine the prevalence of eating disorders (ED) among ... more Purpose: The objective of this study is to examine the prevalence of eating disorders (ED) among female and male adolescent elite athletes and nonathletic controls. Methods: This was a two-phase study, including a self-report questionnaire (part I) followed by clinical interviews (part II). The total population of first-year students at 16 Norwegian Elite Sport High Schools (n = 677) and two randomly selected high schools (controls, n = 421) were invited to participate. The questionnaire was completed by 611 (90%) athletes and 355 (84%) controls. The subjects reporting symptoms associated with ED were classified as ''at risk'' for ED. In part II, all ''at-risk'' athletes (n = 153), a random sample of not ''at risk'' (n = 153), and a random sample of 50% of the controls classified as ''at risk'' (n = 91) and not ''at risk'' (n = 88) were invited to the clinical interview to screen for ED (i.e., meeting the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or ED not otherwise specified). Results: In part I, more controls than athletes were classified as ''at risk'' for ED (50.7% vs 25.0%, P G 0.001). In part II, the prevalence of ED among the total population of athletes and controls was estimated to be 7.0% versus 2.3%, with a difference of 4.7% (95% confidence interval, 3.4-6.0; P = 0.001), with the ED prevalence being higher for female than male athletes (14.0% vs 3.2%, P G 0.001) and female and male controls (5.1% vs 0%, P G 0.001). No difference in the prevalence of ED was detected between the females in weight-sensitive and less weight-sensitive sport groups (19.7% vs 11.9%, P = 0.136). Conclusion: The prevalence of ED is higher in adolescent elite athletes than controls and higher in female than male athletes. Clinical interview is needed to determine accurate prevalence of ED.
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Jul 1, 2018
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 1, 2003
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PubMed, Nov 20, 2000
Background: The purpose of this article is to review the present knowledge about physical activit... more Background: The purpose of this article is to review the present knowledge about physical activity and reproductive health. Methods: Medline and manual search for articles related to exercise and menstrual function, and exercise and pregnancy were performed. Results: Repetitive intensive exercise with increased stress hormone utilisation seems to partly explain the disturbances in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. The prevalence of menstrual irregularities is higher among athletes who participate in sports in which leanness is considered important for performance. Most of the studies concerning exercise-induced amenorrhoea have focused on low body weight and low fat ratio of body weight. However, energy drain and nutrient deficiency have been found to be important variables explaining menstrual irregularity in athletes. Loss of bone mass is related to menstrual irregularities hence it is important that menstrual irregularity not is considered a "normal" aspect of being an athlete. There are a number of positive effects and a few hypothetical risks related to exercise during pregnancy. There are no clinically controlled studies allowing us to draw conclusions about the effect of intensive training during pregnancy. Interpretation: Physically active women should be aware of the importance of sufficient energy intake to keep their regular menstrual cycle. Moderate exercise during pregnancy is recommended.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 1, 1998
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 1, 1996
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, May 30, 2014
The Female Athlete Triad represents three interrelated conditions of (i) low energy availability ... more The Female Athlete Triad represents three interrelated conditions of (i) low energy availability (energy deficiency), presenting with or without disordered eating, (ii) menstrual dysfunction, and (iii) poor bone health, each of which can exist along a continuum of severity ranging from mild and moderate subclinical health concerns to severe clinical outcomes, including eating disorders, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. This review provides a brief overview of the Female Athlete Triad, including updating the current thinking regarding energy availability and how it relates to reproductive function, and sets the stage for an initial working model of a similar syndrome in males that will be based on currently available evidence and will later be defined and referred to as a Male Athlete Triad by the newly renamed Female and Male Athlete Triad Coalition. A primary focus of this paper will be on the physiology of each Triad model with an emphasis on low energy availability and its role in reproductive function, with a brief introduction on its effects on bone health in men. From the data reviewed, (i) a specific threshold of energy availability below which menstrual disturbances are induced is not supported; (ii) it appears that the energetic, reproductive, and bone systems in men are more resilient to the effects of low energy availability compared to those of women, requiring more severe energetic perturbations before alterations are observed; and (iii) it appears that recovery of the hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis can be observed more quickly in men than in women.
International Journal of Sport Nutrition, Mar 1, 1993
This study examined the prevalence of eating disorders (ED) and the possible difference between E... more This study examined the prevalence of eating disorders (ED) and the possible difference between ED symptoms and true ED by using questionnaires as compared with an interview and clinical evaluation in Norwegian elite female athletes (n = 522) from 35 sports and nonathletic controls (n = 448). In addition to the 117 athletes classified as "at risk" to develop ED, 90 subjects were randomly chosen, comprising 30 athletic controls, 30 at-risk nonathletes, and 30 nonathletic controls. All were interviewed and clinically examined. A significantly higher number of athletes (18%) than controls (5%) were found to actually suffer from ED, particularly athletes competing in sports in which leanness or a specific weight were considered important. When results from the screening study were compared to those from the interviews and clinical examinations, a significant underreporting of ED among athletes was demonstrated. The athletes also reported the use of other pathogenic methods in the screening study compared to what they reported in the interview. Nonathletes more correctly reported the use of pathogenic methods but overreported the prevalence of ED. Thus the issue of using questionnaires alone or in combination with personal interview/clinical examination merits further investigation.
Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening, Nov 20, 2000
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Feb 1, 2013
Eurycoma longifolia is a medicinal plant commonly called Tongkat ali and "Malaysian ginseng." The... more Eurycoma longifolia is a medicinal plant commonly called Tongkat ali and "Malaysian ginseng." The roots are used as a traditional "antiaging" remedy, while modern dietary supplements are intended to improve libido/energy, restore hormonal balance (cortisol/testosterone levels), and enhance sports performance and weight loss. Laboratory evidence shows that Eurycoma peptides may stimulate release of free testosterone from its binding protein (SHBG) and improve hormone profiles. Rodent feeding studies have demonstrated improved sex drive, balanced hormone profiles, and enhanced physical function. Human supplementation trials show reduced fatigue, heightened energy/mood, and improved well-being in subjects consuming Tongkat ali. In the present study, 63 subjects (32 men and 31 women) were prescreened for moderate levels of psychological stress and supplemented with a standardized hot-water extract of Tongkat ali root (200 mg/day Physta™, Biotropics Malaysia) or a look-alike placebo for 4 weeks. There were no changes in markers of liver function (AST/ALT), body weight, or body fat percentage. Mood-state parameters (POMS) showed mixed results, with no effect observed for subscales of depression, vigor, or fatigue, whereas improvements (p < .05) were found in the Physta group for tension (-11%), anger (-12%), and confusion (-15%). Hormone profile (salivary cortisol and testosterone) was improved (p < .05) by Physta supplementation, with reduced cortisol exposure (-16%), increased testosterone status (+37%), and improved cortisol:testosterone ratio (-36%). These results indicate that daily supplementation with Tongkat ali (Physta) improves stress-hormone profile and certain moodstate parameters, suggesting that this "ancient" remedy may be an effective approach to shielding the body from the detrimental effects of "modern" chronic stress. Effect of carbohydrate-electrolyte-protein solution on hydration
Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening, Feb 20, 2002
Medical Problems of Performing Artists
BACKGROUND: Disordered eating (DE) behaviors are relatively common among high-level dancers, espe... more BACKGROUND: Disordered eating (DE) behaviors are relatively common among high-level dancers, especially in classical ballet. At the same time, interventions aimed at reducing DE behaviors in this population are scarce. METHODS: An 8-week exploratory preventive intervention for DE behaviors was carried out in a high-level ballet school for 40 teenagers aged 12–15 years (77.5% female). Both risk factors (perfectionism) and potentially protective factors (self-esteem, self-compassion) for the development of DE behaviors were considered. The intervention was created specifically for this study and consisted of five cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) workshops and four nutrition workshops. Additional components included newsletters for pupils and educational sessions and social media interactions with staff and parents. The intervention comprised two phases (control and intervention periods), with students acting as their own controls. Standardized questionnaires were completed before and ...
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2020
UEFA commissioned an expert group statement on nutrition in elite football.[1] Gathering 32 globa... more UEFA commissioned an expert group statement on nutrition in elite football.[1] Gathering 32 global experts in football and nutrition research and practice, the expert group statement covers nine key topics specific to football and intended to enhance the practical application of sports nutrition provision within elite football teams (male, female, junior players and referees). Given the importance of visual communication in the current sports science and medicine community, our expert group statement has been summarised into three key infographics: (1) match-day nutrition, (2) training day nutrition and (3) the 'best of the rest' that is, key take-home messages from the other topics within the statement. While methods such as infographics are a useful and potentially impactful way to engage practitioners and researchers, they do carry a risk of oversimplification and misinterpretation.[2] We therefore strongly advise and encourage people interested in the infographics and take-home messages to read and digest the full expert group statement to better inform if and how you decide to implement nutritional strategies in your own practice.
BMC Nutrition, 2022
Background Use of dietary supplements (DS) and muscle enhancing dietary supplements (MEDS) is fre... more Background Use of dietary supplements (DS) and muscle enhancing dietary supplements (MEDS) is frequent among students despite the lack of evidence of effects and health risks related to consumption. We need to increase our understanding of students’ motivation, examine potential gender differences, and explore explanatory factors, to address preventive measures related to use. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the frequency of, and the reasons for, DS use among university students, as well as explanatory factors for use of MEDS. Method Male and female students from nine Norwegian universities participated in this cross-sectional study. Participants responded to questions about demographics, DS and MEDS use, internalization of body ideals, physical activity- and exercise level, motives for exercise, and exercise context. Independent t-test, Chi-square test, Pearson’s correlation, and logistic regression were used to investigate between group differences, associations, and explan...
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2018
We aimed to estimate and compare within‐day energy balance (WDEB) in athletes with eumenorrhea an... more We aimed to estimate and compare within‐day energy balance (WDEB) in athletes with eumenorrhea and menstrual dysfunction (MD) with similar 24‐hour energy availability/energy balance (EA/EB). Furthermore, to investigate whether within‐day energy deficiency is associated with resting metabolic rate (RMR), body composition, S‐cortisol, estradiol, T3, and fasting blood glucose. We reanalyzed 7‐day dietary intake and energy expenditure data in 25 elite endurance athletes with eumenorrhea (n = 10) and MD (n = 15) from a group of 45 subjects where those with disordered eating behaviors (n = 11), MD not related to low EA (n = 5), and low dietary record validity (n = 4) had been excluded. Besides gynecological examination and disordered eating evaluation, the protocol included RMR measurement; assessment of body composition by dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry, blood plasma analysis, and calculation of WDEB in 1‐hour intervals. Subjects with MD spent more hours in a catabolic state compared t...
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2015
Low or reduced energy availability (LEA) is linked to functional hypothalamic oligomenorrhea/amen... more Low or reduced energy availability (LEA) is linked to functional hypothalamic oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea (FHA), which is frequently reported in weight‐sensitive sports. This makes LEA a major nutritional concern for female athletes. The aim of this study was to describe dietary characteristics of athletes with LEA and/or FHA. Endurance athletes (n = 45) were recruited from national teams and competitive clubs. Protocols included gynecological examination, body composition, eating disorder evaluation, and 7‐day dietary intake and EA assessment. Athletes with disordered eating behavior/eating disorders (n = 11), menstrual dysfunction other than FHA (n = 5), and low dietary record validity (n = 4) were excluded. Remaining subjects (n = 25) were characterized by EA [optimal: ≥ 45 kcal (188 kJ)/kg fat‐free mass (FFM)/day (n = 11), LEA: < 45 kcal (188 kJ)/kg FFM/day (n = 14)] and reproductive function [eumenorrhea (EUM; n = 10), FHA (n = 15)]. There was no difference in EA between FHA a...
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2011
At the 2008 Olympics, the body weight of the athletes varied from 28 to 181 kg and many Olympic a... more At the 2008 Olympics, the body weight of the athletes varied from 28 to 181 kg and many Olympic athletes therefore today have a stature far from the ancient Greek athletic ideals. Athletes and sports associated with leanness and their medical problems have been researched extensively. However, there has been less focus on those athletes, who may gain a competitive advantage by having excess body fat, being large or oversized. The present review introduces for the first time the concept of Adipositas athletica and gives a description and classification of these athletes. Adipositas athletica is defined as having a higher than “athletic normal” (Greek Olympic ideals) fat mass and being an elite athlete. The condition is divided into subgroups based on the intent or non‐intent to increase body fat per se. Another factor is the intent to increase body mass as well as increasing physiological factors such as strength or endurance. It is concluded that most of the sports‐medicine communit...
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2002
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 1995
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