Assessing the risk of low energy availability, bone mineral density and psychological strain in endurance athletes

Background Adequate energy intake is crucial for athletic performance and recovery. However, many endurance athletes experience Low Energy Availability (LEA), which, if prolonged, can detrimentally impact both health and performance.Methods A total of 55 endurance athletes (23 females; 45  ±  13 yea...

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Published in:	Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Main Authors:	Charlotte R. Gowers, Christopher J. McManus, Henry C. Chung, Ben Jones, Jamie Tallent, Sally P. Waterworth
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Subjects:	Low energy availability LEA LEAF-Q bone mineral density osteopenia
Online Access:	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15502783.2025.2496448