Key result
International female athletes were more likely to be at risk of low energy availability compared to recreationally active females (OR 1.68; 95% CI 1.12-2.54).
Population
833 athletic and recreationally active females in Ireland, grouped into international…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May warrant LEA screening in competitive female athletes; leaves open causal links and intervention effects on illness.
Cross-Sectional (n=833)
Odds Ratio: 1.68 (95% CI 1.12–2.54)
Risk of low energy availability is widespread among female athletes, particularly at higher competition levels, and is associated with increased illness-related missed training.
Logue et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Low energy availability (n=833). International competition level vs. Recreationally active was evaluated on Risk of low energy availability (LEA score ≥ 8) (OR 1.68, 95% CI 1.12-2.54). International female athletes were more likely to be at risk of low energy availability compared to recreationally active females (OR 1.68; 95% CI 1.12-2.54).
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