REDS

Question 1

Q: What does LEA stand for and what does it mean?

Answer 1

A: LEA stands for Low Energy Availability. LEA occurs when an individual’s energy intake (diet) is insufficient to meet the energy demands of exercise and other bodily functions.

Question 2

Q: What does DE stand for and what does it mean?

Answer 2

**A: DE stands for Disordered Eating. DE refers to eating behaviors that occur on a continuum from healthy dieting to restrictive eating to abnormal eating behavior. **

Question 3

Q: What does ED stand for and what does it mean?

Answer 3

A: ED stands for Eating Disorder. ED refers to clinical diagnoses that fall under the umbrella of disordered eating, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other specified and unspecified feeding or eating disorders.

Question 4

Q: What is the Female Athlete Triad? What year was it recognized? What are its three components?

Answer 4

A: The Female Athlete Triad is a syndrome recognized in 1993 that affects female athletes and has three interconnected components:
●Energy Availability
●Menstrual Function
●Bone Health

Question 5

Q: How does REDs differ from the Female Athlete Triad?

Answer 5

A: REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) is a broader term introduced by the IOC in 2014 to encompass the health and performance consequences of low energy availability in both females and males. REDs recognizes that LEA can impair many physiological functions beyond the triad, including metabolic rate, immunity, protein synthesis, and cardiovascular health.

Question 6

Q: What is the primary cause of REDs?

Answer 6

A: The primary cause of REDs is Low Energy Availability (LEA).

Question 7

Q: What are some potential outcomes or consequences of REDs?

Answer 7

A: REDs can have wide-ranging negative impacts on:
●Physiological Function: Hormonal imbalances, impaired immunity, decreased bone health, and metabolic dysfunction.
●Mental Health: Increased risk of depression, anxiety, and disordered eating.
●Athletic Performance: Reduced strength, endurance, and overall performance capacity.
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Question 8

Q: What are some methods of assessing body composition in athletes?

Answer 8

A: This would require drawing on information beyond the provided sources, but examples include:
●Skinfold Calipers
●Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
●Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)

Question 9

Q: What are the key research areas for the 2018 REDs update?

Answer 9

A: The key research areas for the 2018 REDs update are: Identification tools, Prevention, Male athletes, Health and performance consequences, Treatment & Return to play.

Question 10

Q: What is the purpose of the 2023 Consensus Statement on REDs?

Answer 10

A: The purpose of the 2023 Consensus Statement on REDs is to summarize the current literature, introduce the REDs Model and IOC REDs CAT2, and provide research guidelines.
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Question 11

Q: What are the health risks associated with having low or high body fat percentages in athletes?

Answer 11

A:** This answer would require research beyond your provided sources, but you could explore topics like cardiovascular health, hormonal imbalances, risk of injury, and performance implications for both low and high body fat percentages in athletes.

Question 12

Q: How can athletes manage their body composition in a healthy and sustainable way?

Answer 12

A: Again, this answer would benefit from additional research. Some potential points to include could be: working with a registered dietitian, focusing on balanced nutrition, incorporating appropriate training methods, and avoiding extreme or rapid weight loss/gain strategies.

Question 13

• Q: What ethical considerations should be taken into account when assessing and discussing body composition with athletes?

Answer 13

• A: This answer would draw on knowledge beyond the provided sources. Key points could include: ensuring athlete privacy and confidentiality, using appropriate and accurate assessment methods, promoting a positive body image, and focusing on health and performance rather than aesthetics.

Question 14

Q: What is the purpose of the IOC REDs CAT2?

Answer 14

• A: The IOC REDs CAT2 is a tool designed to identify athletes who may be at risk for or experiencing REDs. It is a comprehensive assessment that considers various factors related to energy availability, menstrual function, bone health, and other physiological and psychological markers.

Question 15

Q: What are the main sections or components of the IOC REDs CAT2?

Answer 15

• A: You would need to consult the actual IOC REDs CAT2 document to get the specific sections. However, as mentioned in the previous response, flashcards could cover: medical history, menstrual function, psychological/behavioral components, and any other relevant areas assessed by the tool.

Question 16

Q: How is the IOC REDs CAT2 used in practice to guide athlete care?

Answer 16

• A: This response requires information beyond the sources. You could create flashcards that address how scores on the IOC REDs CAT2 are interpreted, what follow-up actions might be taken based on the assessment results (e.g., referrals to specialists, dietary interventions, training modifications), and how the tool can be used to monitor athletes’ progress.

Question 17

• Q: What are the key strategies for preventing REDs in athletes?

Answer 17

• A: Some points from the sources and general knowledge are: educating athletes and coaches about REDs and the importance of energy availability, promoting healthy eating habits and appropriate energy intake, monitoring athletes for signs and symptoms of REDs, and fostering a supportive and positive training environment.

Question 18

• Q: How does the treatment approach for REDs vary depending on the severity of the condition?

Answer 18

• A: This would require research beyond the provided sources. Your flashcards could discuss different levels of intervention:
  * Early intervention for athletes with mild symptoms or risk factors might focus on education, dietary adjustments, and training modifications.
  * More severe cases of REDs often require a multidisciplinary team approach, including medical professionals, registered dietitians, mental health professionals, and coaches. Treatment plans may involve more intensive dietary interventions, medical management of complications, and psychological counseling.

Question 19

• Q: What are the long-term implications of REDs if left untreated?

Answer 19

• A: Untreated REDs can have serious long-term consequences for an athlete’s health and well-being. You could create flashcards that highlight the potential risks, including: chronic health conditions (e.g., osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, infertility), impaired psychological well-being, and a diminished quality of life.