Relative Energy Deficiency - Syndrome

Signs of chronic under fueling/ low energy availability include:

• Hungry or complete absence of hunger cues

• Low iron/anemia

• Low energy

• Moodiness or decline in mental health

• GI distress

• Loss of menstruation

• Illness/immune suppression

• Obsessive thoughts about food

• Unexplained or excessive fatigue

• Recurrent illness

• Sports injury (recurrent)

• Plateau in sports/fitness development or declining performance

• Iron deficiency

• Loss of enjoyment in sport

For female-bodied athletes, loss of periods due to exercise is NEVER normal.

... if you suspect eating disorder, a good first step may be to meet with a registered dietician who has experience with eating disorders in youth. They may recommend that your child seek additional counselling.