[HTML][HTML] Low energy availability: history, definition and evidence of its endocrine, metabolic and physiological effects in prospective studies in females and males

JL Areta, HL Taylor, K Koehler - European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2021 - Springer
Energy availability (EA) is defined as the amount of dietary energy available to sustain
physiological function after subtracting the energetic cost of exercise. Insufficient EA due to …

Pitfalls of conducting and interpreting estimates of energy availability in free-living athletes

LM Burke, B Lundy… - … journal of sport …, 2018 - journals.humankinetics.com
The human body requires energy for numerous functions including, growth, thermogenesis,
reproduction, cellular maintenance, and movement. In sports nutrition, energy availability …

Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea: an endocrine society clinical practice guideline

CM Gordon, KE Ackerman, SL Berga… - The Journal of …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Cosponsoring Associations: The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the
European Society of Endocrinology, and the Pediatric Endocrine Society. This guideline was …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of adipose tissue-derived factors on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis

C Tsatsanis, E Dermitzaki, P Avgoustinaki, N Malliaraki… - Hormones, 2015 - Springer
Adipose tissue produces factors, including adipokines, cytokines and chemokines which,
when released, systemically exert endocrine effects on multiple tissues thereby affecting …

[HTML][HTML] Examining the relationship between exercise dependence, disordered eating, and low energy availability

MA Kuikman, M Mountjoy, JF Burr - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Both dietary and exercise behaviors need to be considered when examining underlying
causes of low energy availability (LEA). The study assessed if exercise dependence is …

Low RMRratio as a surrogate marker for energy deficiency, the choice of predictive equation vital for correctly identifying male and female ballet dancers at risk

S Staal, A Sjödin, I Fahrenholtz… - … Journal of Sport …, 2018 - journals.humankinetics.com
Ballet dancers are reported to have an increased risk for energy deficiency with or without
disordered eating behavior. A low ratio between measured (m) and predicted (p) resting …

Randomised controlled trial of the effects of increased energy intake on menstrual recovery in exercising women with menstrual disturbances: the 'REFUEL'study

MJ De Souza, RJ Mallinson, NCA Strock… - Human …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
STUDY QUESTION Does increased daily energy intake lead to menstrual recovery in
exercising women with oligomenorrhoea (Oligo) or amenorrhoea (Amen)? SUMMARY …

The effectiveness of nutrition education programmes on improving dietary intake in athletes: a systematic review

A Boidin, R Tam, L Mitchell, GR Cox… - British Journal of …, 2021 - cambridge.org
Nutrition education programmes for athletes aim to enhance nutrition knowledge and more
importantly support positive dietary change to enhance performance, health and well-being …

A review of nonpharmacological strategies in the treatment of relative energy deficiency in sport

MA Kuikman, M Mountjoy… - … Journal of Sport …, 2021 - journals.humankinetics.com
Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) can result in negative health and performance
outcomes in both male and female athletes. The underlying etiology of RED-S is low energy …

Amenorrhoea in adolescent female athletes

KE Ackerman, M Misra - The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 2018 - thelancet.com
Female athletes often experience amenorrhoea at various times during training, but this
should not be considered normal. Low energy availability is a common cause of menstrual …