REDS, DISORDERED EATING & EDS
Welcome to our 'RED-S, Disordered Eating, & EDs' section, dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges athletes and active individuals face when dealing with energy imbalances and eating disorders. Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) occurs when energy intake doesn’t meet energy expenditure, leading to health complications like hormonal disruptions, decreased bone density, and reduced performance. In this section, we provide resources to help identify the signs of RED-S, disordered eating behaviors, and eating disorders, along with strategies to address them. You’ll find expert insights on fostering a healthier relationship with food, managing performance pressures, and recognizing the warning signs of unhealthy behaviors.
Disordered eating plagues the athletic community, often flying under the radar. I get it. As an athlete, you’re under immense pressure to perform, to be the best, to push your body to its limits. But what happens when that pressure becomes too much? When the desire to excel turns into an unhealthy obsession with food […]
August 20, 2024
If something isn’t quite right with our diet or eating habits, our bodies will eventually let us know. The way and how much you eat directly impacts how your body functions. Food is essential for fueling every process in your body from blinking to keeping your heart beating. Thus, it makes sense that a diet […]
January 16, 2023
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects one in seven people. This syndrome tends to be more prevalent among women than men and can be connected to disordered eating and eating disorders. As April is IBS awareness month, we want to add evidenced based information to the discussion. Let’s talk […]
April 19, 2022
Do you find yourself overcome with guilt or shame after eating your favorite foods because you feel like you’ve failed another diet? Do you apologize for “being bad” when ordering french fries or get anxious when someone brings donuts to the office? It doesn’t have to be this way! “Making peace with food” (one of […]
November 8, 2021
By Ashley Dimon, Dietitian & Sports Nutrition Volunteer Summer’s here, and you’re ready to trade in your mittens and snow shovels for sandals and shades. But are you feeling the pressure of the wellness culture? If you’re like me, your social media accounts are being inundated with “health and wellness” tips and videos from celebrities […]
June 9, 2021
