Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Nutrients
Abstract
Relative Energy Deficiency in sport is experiencing remarkable popularity of late, particularly among female athletes. This condition is underpinned by low energy availability, which is a byproduct of high energy expenditure, inadequate energy intake, or a combination of the two. Several contributing factors exist that may predispose an athlete to low energy availability, and therefore a holistic and comprehensive assessment may be required to identify the root causes. The focus of the current narrative review is to discuss the primary contributing factors as well as known risk factors for low energy availability among female athletes to help practitioners increase awareness on the topic and identify future areas of focus.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14050986
Publication Date
2-2022
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Jagim, Andrew R.; Fields, Jennifer; Magee, Meghan K.; Kerksick, Chad M.; and Jones, Margaret T., "Contributing Factors to Low Energy Availability in Female Athletes: A Narrative Review of Energy Availability, Training Demands, Nutrition Barriers, Body Image, and Disordered Eating" (2022). Faculty Scholarship. 412.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/faculty-research-papers/412