Seasonal changes in energy intake and emerging indicators of energy availability in young elite Nordic skiers - PubMed
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- Study examines seasonal changes in energy intake and indicators of energy availability in young elite Nordic skiers.
- Focus on nutritional practices and physical symptoms related to REDs during off-season transition.
- 60 skiers (30 female, 30 male) participated in a 24-week clinical trial.
- Energy intake increased by 25%, CHO by 14.5%, with significant training volume increases.
- Positive correlations found between BMD, bone markers, RMR, LM, and negative with VAT.
- LM identified as a key predictor for health variables across REDs markers.
- Skiers struggle to match energy intake with increased training demands, risking REDs.
- VAT, tOC, and P1NP/CTX-ratio suggested as promising indicators for monitoring REDs interventions.