The bases expert statement on using a behavioural approach to prevent problematic low energy availability (lea)/relative energy deficiency in sport (reds)

Backhouse, S and Bentley, M and Brown, K and Macnaughton, L and Patterson, L (2025) The bases expert statement on using a behavioural approach to prevent problematic low energy availability (lea)/relative energy deficiency in sport (reds). The Sport and Exercise Scientist (83). pp. 8-11.

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Problematic Low Energy Availability (LEA)* and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)* are threats to athlete health, wellbeing, and performance (*see Figure 1 for definitions). The prevalence of LEA/REDs in athletes ranges from 23% – 80% (females) and 15% – 70% (males) (1). Whilst scientific advances in LEA/REDs have strengthened understanding of how to identify, detect, and treat LEA/REDs (1), shifting focus upstream to preventing LEA/REDs is warranted.

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Divisions:	Carnegie School of Sport
Status:	Published
Refereed:	Yes
Publisher:	British Association of Sport and Exercise Science
Additional Information:	© BASES, 2025
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic
Depositing User (symplectic)	Deposited by Bentley, Meghan
Date Deposited:	11 Mar 2025 12:11
Last Modified:	02 Apr 2025 13:54
Item Type:	Article

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The bases expert statement on using a behavioural approach to prevent problematic low energy availability (lea)/relative energy deficiency in sport (reds)

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