E170 - REDs and Low Energy Availability
Description
Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, delve into the concepts of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS) and Low Energy Availability (LEA). They discuss the implications of low energy availability on athletes, including physiological consequences, measurement challenges, and practical solutions for those experiencing symptoms.
(0:00 ) - What is REDs & It’s Impact on Health
(3:09 ) - How to Measure Energy Availability
(8:55 ) - What to do if you’re experiencing symptoms of LEA
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Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian
Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health
Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian