New Epidemic of Malnutrition in Young Slovenian Athletes.

Eva Peklaj Nina Reščič Barbara Koroušić Seljak Nada Rotovnik Kozjek

Published in: Zdravstveno varstvo (2023)

The prevalence of health-related RED-S disorders and performance problems in young athletes is concerning, and our study indicates that middle adolescents are more vulnerable to this than late adolescents. Our findings suggest that screening for RED-S symptoms and nutrition-related risk factors for RED-S should be included in regular medical examination of young athletes.

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
middle aged
mental health
risk factors
high school
drug induced