Which of the following is NOT a component of the female athlete triad?

• A. Amenorrhea, disordered eating, osteoporosis
• B. Amenorrhea, disordered eating, iron deficiency
• C. Disordered eating, osteoporosis, iron deficiency
• D. ITB syndrome, decreased Q-angle, ACL injury

Answer: (D)

The female athlete triad consists of three factors: energy availability (often from disordered eating or restricted intake), menstrual function (amenorrhea or irregular cycles), and bone health (osteoporosis or low bone density). Iron deficiency and common sports injuries are not part of this trio.

The option listing injury-related items—iliotibial band syndrome, a decreased Q-angle, and an ACL injury—contains none of the triad components, so it is the statement that is not a component of the female athlete triad. The other choices mix or include the triad components (amenorrhea, disordered eating, osteoporosis), so they align with the triad rather than represent something outside of it.