RED's

Question 1

What are the three components of a female athlete triad?

Answer 1

*Energy availability
*Menstrual function
*Bone health

Question 2

What does RED’s stand for?

Answer 2

Relative Energy
Deficiency in Sport

Question 3

What is REDs?

Answer 3

Low energy availability (LEA) -Impaired physiological functioning

Question 4

What is LEA?

Answer 4

Mismatch between energy intake (diet) and the energy expended in
exercise → inadequate energy to support the functions required to maintain
optimal health and performance

Question 5

Who is at risk of LEA?

Answer 5

-Teens and young women
-Endurance sport and sport that
requires a lean physique
-15-62% female athletes have
pathologic weight-control behaviors
(1-3% of general female population)

Question 6

What is the outcome of READS for male athletes?

Answer 6

Changes in hormone levels, poor immune function, detriments to bone health, poor performance

Question 7

Disordered Eating (DE)
&
Eating Disorders (ED)

Answer 7

-Anorexia Nervosa
-Bulimia Nervosa
-Binge Eating

Question 8

Eating disorders are prevalent in what population?

Answer 8

*Prevalence higher in
*Female athletes vs. Male athletes
*Athletes vs. Non-athletes

Question 9

High risk sports for male athletes and RED’s

Answer 9

Cycling, rowing, running, ski jumping, weight class sports

Question 10

When do male athletes experience LEA?

Answer 10

When there is a mismatch between energy intake and energy expenditure

Question 11

Oligomenorrhea:

Answer 11

Menstrual cycle length greater than 35 days (in adolescents 45 days)

Question 12

Eumenorrhea:

Answer 12

Regular cycles between 21-35 days

Question 13

Primary amenorrhea:

Answer 13

Absence of achieving menarche by age 15 years

Question 14

Secondary amenorrhea:

Answer 14

Absence of 3 or more consecutive cycles after onset of menstruation

Question 15

Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

Answer 15

Type of secondary amenorrhea

Question 16

Concept Statements Body composition

Answer 16

Body compaction is particular important in “leanness” demanding sport - this can lead to developmental and eating disorders

Question 17

Concept statement IOC REDs CAT2

Answer 17

1: Population Screening
2: Risk Assessment (Traffic Light)
3: Position Diagnostic (Management Plan)

Question 18

Concept statement for Prevention & Treatment

Answer 18

Prevention:
-Educate athletes, couches and staff on how to fuel
Treatment:
-Retore energy balance,
-early intervention
-multiple disciplinary teams