Understanding Energy and Performance in Athletes

This chapter explores the critical relationship between energy availability and athletic performance, focusing on conditions like Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and the female athlete triad. It examines the challenges in measuring energy intake and expenditure, the long-term implications of energy deficiency, and the role of nutrition and sleep in recovery. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of education for coaches and athletes regarding health issues and healthy body image representation in sports.