A well-recognized nutritional challenge is the syndrome of low energy availability, low bone mineral density, and menstrual dysfunction, also known as the female athlete triad. The newer term 'Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport' (RED-S), points to the complexity involved, and the fact that male athletes are also affected. RED-S refers to impaired physiological function including, but not limited to, metabolic rate, hormonal (dys)function, bone health, immunity, protein synthesis, cardiovascular health caused by relative energy deficiency.
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