REDs Flashcards
when it comes to REDs we often talk about
low energy availability
low energy availability
a state in which insufficient calories are consumed related to the body’s demands
examples of other areas that require attention with REDs
blood work/deficiencies
training load
other life stresses
ED/DE
injury, setback
reproductive health
meds, supplements
GI function
sleep
macronutrients
a deficit of ____ kcal/day is enough to elicit the effects of LEA
250-500
body adaptations to LEA that can hide the problem and prevent a drop in performance
increase stress hormone and freed stores energy, increase immediate attention, increase TSH to support metabolism
early research into the effects of LEA in athletes identified a triad of symptoms
weight loss, amenorrhea, bone stress fractures
REDs: while females may experience low ___, ___ and ___, males can experience decreases in ____
estradiol, LH, FSH, testosterone
signs of reduced reproductive health in males include
decrease in libido and morning erections
REDs does not develop based on body size but rather
ratio between energy available and body energy demands
mean BMI was ____ in the LEA group than the adequate EA group
higher
sometimes athletes end up with REDs simply because they weren’t aware of
bodys actual needs
non-elite athletes may be ____ likely to be involved in activities that can contribute to REDs
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