Journal article
A Review of Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport in Artistic (Synchronized) Swimming.
Abstract
The syndrome of relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) is a clinical entity characterized by low energy availability, which can negatively affect the health and performance of both male and female athletes. The underlying mechanism of RED-S is an inadequacy of dietary energy to support optimal health and performance. This syndrome refers to impaired physiological function, including metabolic rate, menstrual function, bone health, …
Authors
Robertson S; Mountjoy M
Journal
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Vol. 28, No. 4, pp. 375–384
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Publication Date
July 1, 2018
DOI
10.1123/ijsnem.2017-0329
ISSN
1526-484X