In a high-performance sports environment, athletes can present with low energy availability
(LEA) for a variety of reasons, ranging from not consuming enough food for their specific …

The human body requires energy for numerous functions including, growth, thermogenesis,
reproduction, cellular maintenance, and movement. In sports nutrition, energy availability …

Abstract Cosponsoring Associations: The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the
European Society of Endocrinology, and the Pediatric Endocrine Society. This guideline was …

The purpose of this review is to present a different perspective of the relative energy
deficiency syndrome, to improve understanding of associated endocrine alterations, and to …

Results: In assessing the current literature, we have synthesized: i) the scientific implications
of LEA and RED-S, ii) the clinical manifestations of the conditions currently available for …

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) was first introduced in 2014 by the International
Olympic Committee's expert writing panel, identifying a syndrome of deleterious health and …

Purpose We determined whether menstrual disturbances (MD) are induced when EA is< 30
kcal/kg ffm· d− 1. Methods Thirty-five sedentary, ovulatory women 18–24 yr (weight …

As female athletic participation has increased, the positive effects of exercise on health have
become evident. However, with this growth in sports activity, a set of health problems unique …

Although traditionally seen as a sport for elite schools and colleges, rowing is a founding
Olympic event and is increasingly enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. The sport's …

In their attempt to achieve the optimum weight or body shape for their activity, athletes
frequently use harmful weight-control practices that may lead to the development of …