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Low Energy Availability and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport: What Coaches Should Know

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Charlton, Braeden T., Forsyth, Sara, Clarke, David C.·2022·International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

Abstract

The Female Athlete Triad (Triad) and the more encompassing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) are disorders caused by low energy availability (LEA). LEA is a state of insufficient energy intake by an athlete relative to their energy expenditure. Persistent LEA results in the deleterious consequences to health and performance that comprise RED-S. With respect to both the Triad and RED-S, researchers have called for more education of those involved with sport, particularly coaches, to help reduce the incidence of these disorders. Recent studies have shown that as few as 15% of coaches are aware of the Triad, with up to 89% unable to identify even one of its symptoms. RED-S is a more recently established concept such that coach knowledge regarding it has only begun to be assessed, but the results of these initial studies indicate similar trends as for the Triad. In this review, we synthesize research findings from 1986 to 2021 that pertains to LEA and RED-S, which coaches should know so they can better guide their athletes.

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Authors
Charlton, B. T., Forsyth, S., & Clarke, D. C.
Affiliations
  • Simon Fraser University (CA)
  • University of British Columbia (CA)
Corresponding author
Clarke, David C.
Venue
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
Published
2022-01-06
Volume
17
Issue
2
Pages
445-460
ISSN
  • 1747-9541 (ISSN-L)
  • 2048-397X
OpenAlex
W4205436878
Cited by
36
References
192
Citations by year
2026: 7 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 2
FWCI
6.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
Keywords
low energy availability, relative energy deficiency in sport, female athlete triad, coach knowledge, coach education, energy intake, energy expenditure, athlete health, athletic performance

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