Nutrition plays a key role in training for, and competing in, competitive sport, and is essential
for reducing risk of injury and illness, recovering and adapting between bouts of activity, and …

Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) is a complex syndrome describing health and
performance consequences of low energy availability (LEA) and is common among female …

Background Low energy availability (LEA) is a medical condition observed in athletes, with a
higher prevalence in aesthetic sports. For the first time, this study evaluated the relative …

Purpose: This study aimed to compare performance and pacing strategies between elite
male and female cross-country skiers during a sprint competition on snow using the skating …

Abstract The Tour de Ski (TDS: 6–9 sprint and distance races across 9–11 days) represents
the most intense competition series of the cross-country (XC) ski season and is …

Study aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate if young female skiers meet their energy
and macronutrient requirements, and how energy availability (EA) and macronutrient intake …

The aim of this study was to provide information on energy availability (EA), macronutrient
intake, nutritional periodization practices, and nutrition knowledge in young female cross …

Female endurance athletes are considered a high-risk group for developing Relative Energy
Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Due to the lack of educational and behavioral intervention …

Urine specific gravity (USG) thresholds are used in practice and research to determine
hypohydration. However, some limited research has found that body size and body …

Introduction Low energy availability (LEA) is a state of inadequate energy reserves that
results from a negative energy balance. This condition can lead to severe health risks such …