1. Thin Build Athletes and Eating Disorders
The lower ph in the blood which results in the loss of stomach acid causes the respiratory system to slow down to collect co2 in the blood stream. ... Another drastic effect that an eating disorder has on athletes is the low energy accompanied by an eating disorder; the athlete will be too fatigued to perform to the best of their ability. ... Unlike the type of heart stoppage that is most often thought of in relation to the phrase, a heart attack from a lack of potassium is electrical and not caused by a blockage in the arteries. ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate