Low energy availability (LEA) represents a state in which the body does not have enough
energy left to support all physiological functions needed to maintain optimal health. When …

The reported prevalence of low energy availability (LEA) in female and male track and field
athletes is between 18% and 58% with the highest prevalence among athletes in endurance …

The IOC RED-S consensus authors have reconvened to provide an update summary of the
interim scientific progress in the field of relative energy deficiency with the ultimate goal of …

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 …

Research on lean, energy-deficient athletic and military cohorts has broadened the concept
of the Female Athlete Triad into the Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) syndrome …

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

Overall athlete health is a stated priority by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), yet it
can be difficult for athletes to safely balance nutritional needs, training load, recovery, social …

Weight-category sports are defined by the requirement of a weigh-in before competition to
provide performance equity and reduced injury risks by eliminating size discrepancies …

Distance events in Athletics include cross country, 10,000-m track race, half-marathon and
marathon road races, and 20-and 50-km race walking events over different terrain and …

Background A sustained mismatch between energy intake and exercise energy expenditure
(EEE) can lead to Low Energy Availability (LEA), health and performance impairments …