
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports, RED-S, caused by reduced energy availability can lead to a variety of symptoms. Both male and female athletes on all performance levels and ages are at risk of developing RED-S.Case 1 describes a patient with a low energy availability due to a disturbed energy balance with increased training intensity. She presented herself with an amenorrhea, one of the possible symptoms in women. Case 2 describes a patient with fatigue due to low energy availability, caused by an underlying eating disorder. Distincting RED-S from an eating disorder is difficult due to overlapping symptoms, but important given the difference in treatment. Altogether, RED-S can disrupt various body functions, therefore early recognition is desirable. Early recognition may prevent short- and long-term effects and reduce recovery time. Increasing awareness and knowledge on this topic is of great importance.
Feeding and Eating Disorders, Male, Athletes, Humans, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, Female, Energy Intake, Energy Metabolism, Sports
Feeding and Eating Disorders, Male, Athletes, Humans, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, Female, Energy Intake, Energy Metabolism, Sports
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