Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)
Date: Thursday, 9 July
Time: 12:45 – 14:45 (during lunch break)
Session room: 4A
The syndrome Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) describes impairment of multiple physiological functions including e.g., reproductive and gastrointestinal function, bone health, protein synthesis and performance. The etiology behind is problematic (longterm/ severe) low energy availability with or without eating disorders. The interdisciplinarity of REDs involves clinicians and practitioners, nutritionists, psychologists, physiologists, endocrinologists etc. Therefore, the ECSS REDs SIG create a pan-European platform for exchange and networking regarding relevant research topics and ongoing research during the annual meeting, as well as increases awareness and knowledge of REDs within the ECSS sport environment.
Main topic: The REDs Prevention Continuum: Clinical Perspectives from Developing Athletes to the Elite Level
Speakers
- Sharon Maddigan, Adjunct Professor, University of Limerick, Head of Performance Nutrition, Sport Ireland Institute
- Monica K. Torstveit, Professor, University of Agder, Responsible for the Sports Nutrition and Recovery unit Norwegian Olympic Training Center, Region South, Norway
Prof. Monica K Torstveit
Department of Sport Science and Physical Education
University of Agder, Norway
monica.k.torstveit@uia.no
Prof. Karsten Koehler
Department of Sport and Health Sciences
Technical University of Munich, Germany
karsten.koehler@tum.de
