Energy Deficiency and Nutritional Supplementation in Sports and Exercise
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 June 2025 | Viewed by 81
Special Issue Editor
Interests: exercise biochemistry; exercise metabolism; sports nutrition; lipid metabolism
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Dear Colleagues,
Energy deficiency in sports and exercise, characterized by an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure, can adversely affect athletes' health and performance. The Female Athlete Triad—a condition that includes low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and decreased bone mineral density—is a common consequence of energy deficiency in female athletes. However, the broader concept of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S) extends beyond females, affecting both male and female athletes, encompassing a range of negative effects on physiological health and performance. Managing energy deficiencies through proper sport nutrition is crucial but often challenging, especially in sports where body weight is a critical factor, such as rhythmic gymnastics, weight-class sports, and sports involving jumping events. As a result, many athletes turn to nutritional supplements to optimize health, enhance performance, and support recovery. A personalized approach that considers the athlete's specific needs, sport type, and training demands is essential to prevent or mitigate the effects of RED-S and promote long-term athletic success.
This Special Issue aims to collect high-quality research articles that delve into the vital topic of energy deficiency and nutritional supplementation in sports and exercise. We welcome both original research articles and review papers that address these critical issues
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Anatoli Petridou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- energy deficiency
- nutritional supplementation
- female athlete triad
- relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)
- athletic performance
- energy availability
- sport nutrition
- bone health
- menstrual dysfunction
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