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Inadequate caloric intake in student-athletes leads to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), which negatively impacts their mental health, physical health, and athletic performance. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To raise awareness about the risks associated with energy imbalance in student-athletes.

May 17, 2026College Athletics and the Law0 citations

Raise awareness of risks tied to energy imbalance

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CMClaudine McCarthyIndiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Key Points

To raise awareness about the risks associated with energy imbalance in student-athletes.
Focus on the condition of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)
Discuss calorie intake and training demands for student-athletes
Insufficient calorie intake can lead to REDs among student-athletes
REDs affects both mental and physical health
Performance in sports may decline due to energy imbalance

Abstract

When student‐athletes don’t take in enough calories to meet training demands, they’re at risk of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). This condition can have negative effects on their mental and physical health and performance.

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Claudine McCarthy (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095c037880e6d24efe1f52 https://doi.org/10.1002/catl.70059

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May 17, 2026College Athletics and the Law0 citations

Raise awareness of risks tied to energy imbalance

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CMClaudine McCarthyIndiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Key Points

To raise awareness about the risks associated with energy imbalance in student-athletes.
Focus on the condition of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)
Discuss calorie intake and training demands for student-athletes
Insufficient calorie intake can lead to REDs among student-athletes
REDs affects both mental and physical health
Performance in sports may decline due to energy imbalance

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Claudine McCarthy (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095c037880e6d24efe1f52 https://doi.org/10.1002/catl.70059

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