Differences in Knowledge of Female Athlete Triad and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport in Female Cross-Country Athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The female athlete triad (Triad) and relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) describe potential health and performance consequences of low energy availability.

Objective

We surveyed female cross-country athletes to assess differences in educational impact scores (EIS; knowledge score × confidence score factor) of Triad and REDs. Associations between EIS and participant characteristics (eg, mileage [current and peak], years of running experience, age, bone stress injury history, division level participation, academic area of study, Triad or REDs diagnoses, and Triad or REDs education) were explored.

Main outcome measure(s)

An evidence-based online survey was developed and administered via Qualtrics to female collegiate cross-country athletes (n = 275; age

SUBMITTER: Lodge MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11340665 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature