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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport caused by under-eating

Athletes starving themselves causes hormone and bone problems

09-Dec-2018

Key points from article :

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport occurs when sports people restrict their diet.

Constant weight loss of Red-S forces some of the body's functions begin to shut down.

Problems include a drop in hormone levels and a deterioration in bone density.

Visceral fat can fall below essential level needed to keep you alive.

#Trainbrave campaign raises awareness of the risks among amateur sportspeople.

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Nicky Keay

Sports and Dance Endocrinologist, Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Division of Medicine, UCL

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Calorie Restriction