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Relative energy deficiency in sport: Risks of overtraining and under-fuelling
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Relative energy deficiency in sport: Risks of overtraining and under-fuelling
Wednesday 2 February 2022, 12:45 AM

Figure: Adapted from Mountjoy M, et al (Br J Sports Med 2015;49[7]:421–3)
Relative energy deficiency in sport is an important issue in modern sport. As such, it is important for the GP who cares for athletes to have some knowledge of its genesis and the principles of management, says sports physician Chris Milne
Key points, Athletes may feel pressure to train without adequate intake of fuel, which can result in relative energy deficiency in sport and produce various adver, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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