Correlation between body image and the risk of female athlete triad (fat) IN SMAN Olahraga Sidoarjo

Many female athletes that desire the perfect body fall into negative body image and eating disorders. Suppose the condition occurs over a long period, it increases the risk of female athlete triad (FAT) syndrome, which consists of three components: low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone mineral density. Although many studies have indicated the high prevalence of FAT syndrome among female athletes, there is still a lack of research on this syndrome in Indonesia. Objective: This research examines the correlation between body image and the risk of FAT syndrome in young female athletes of SMANOR Sidoarjo. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted using questionnaires, BSQ-34 items to assess body image and LEAF-Q to assess the risk of the FAT syndrome. Seventy-six young female athletes (16.88±1.01 years old) at SMANOR Sidoarjo were divided into three different sports categories: power, endurance, and games. The non-parametric correlation test spearman rho was used to determine the relationship between both variables. Result: Half of the subjects (n=38) felt dissatisfied with their body image, and 38.2% (n=29) have a risk of FAT syndrome with no significant difference (p>0.05) between the three sports categories. There is a one-way relationship between body image and the risk of the FAT syndrome (p<0.05, r=0.294). Conclusion: This study revealed a one-way relationship between body image and the risk of the FAT syndrome. Thus, a multi-disciplinary approach is needed to promote mental health and nutrition-related problems that could lead to FAT syndrome.