2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)
International Olympic Committee · Day Family Medicine · +18 more institutions
Abstract
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 performance outcomes experienced by female and male athletes exposed to low energy availability (LEA; inadequate energy intake in relation to exercise energy expenditure). Since the 2018 REDs consensus, there have been >170 original research publications advancing the field of REDs science, including emerging data demonstrating the growing role of low carbohydrate availability, further evidence of the interplay between mental health and REDs and more data elucidating the impact of LEA in males. Our knowledge of REDs signs and…
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Authors
17- MMMargo MountjoyCorresponding
International Olympic Committee, Day Family Medicine, McMaster University
- KEKathryn E. Ackerman
Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard University, Boston Children's Museum
- DMDavid M. Bailey
- LMLouise M. Burke
Australian Catholic University
- NCNaama Constantini
Shaare Zedek Medical Center
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- Statement (logic)
- Medicine
- Family medicine
- Political science
- Law