Learn how to recognize RED-S
We invite you to watch this educational video on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). It aims to increase the understanding and awareness of RED-S among athletes, their entourage and family, and, in fact, every active person.
This video was created by Soren Meeuwisse in conjunction with the Demystifying Medicine course at McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada: “We hope to help those touched by RED-S; providing information to aid in prevention, treatment, and emotional support.”
Please check out the links below and take the test (RED-S CAT), should you recognize patterns in yourself or have concerns that you might experience RED-S.
References
- Mountjoy M, Sundgot-Borgen J, Burke L, Carter S, Constantini N, Lebrun C, et al. The IOC consensus statement: beyond the female athlete triad—Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Br J Sports Med, 2014; 48(7): 491-497.
- Mountjoy M, Sundgot-Borgen J, Burke L, Ackerman K, Blauwet C, Constantini N, et al. IOC consensus statement on relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S): 2018 update. Br J Sports Med, 2018;52(11): 687-697.
- Stenqvist, T. B. (2016). Prevalence of relative energy deficiency in sport among well-trained male Norwegian cyclists and long-distance runners (Master’s thesis, Universitetet i Agder; University of Agder).
Links
- RED-S Clinical Assessment Tool (RED-S CAT)
Personal Stories of RED-S Experiences
- I Was the Fastest Girl in America, Until I Joined Nike. Mary Cain. New York Times, Nov. 7, 2019.
- RED-S: Jessica Piasecki shares her story. Athletics Weekly, Jun 10, 2018.
RED-S websites and initiatives
- #TRAINBRAVE
- Health for performance
