The female athlete triad refers to a healthy triad of outcomes for exercising females,including improved bone density,increased energy availability,and regular menstruation.

The female athlete triad actually refers to an unhealthy triad of outcomes that can occur in female athletes who are not consuming enough calories to meet their energy needs, which can lead to decreased bone density and irregular or absent menstruation. It is important for female athletes to maintain a healthy energy balance to avoid these negative outcomes.