RED-S: When an Active Body Isn't Getting Enough Fuel and the Hidden Threats

I live and work in a VERY fit community, and it comes with its share of health concerns. RED-S can occur in competitive athletes, recreational athletes, dancers, gymnasts, runners, skiers, cyclists, swimmers, wrestlers, weightlifters, CrossFit athletes, and highly active adults. And one of the most important things to understand is this: Someone does not have to look underweight, have an eating disorder, or even be intentionally restricting food to develop RED-S. RED-S develops when the body repeatedly doesn't receive enough available energy to support everything it's asked to do.