Health outcome | Methods and notes |
Impaired reproductive function |
Preferred
Used and recommended
|
Impaired bone health |
Preferred
Used and recommended
Potential
|
Impaired gastrointestinal function |
Preferred
Used and recommended
Potential
|
Impaired energy metabolism/regulation |
Preferred
Used and recommended
|
Impaired haematological status |
Preferred
Used and recommended
Potential
|
Urinary incontinence |
Preferred
Potential
|
Impaired glucose and lipid metabolism |
Preferred
Used and recommended
|
Mental health issues |
Preferred
Used and recommended
|
Impaired neurocognitive function |
Preferred
Used and recommended
|
Sleep disturbances |
Preferred
Used and recommended 392
Potential
|
Impaired cardiovascular function |
Preferred
Used and recommended
Potential
|
Reduced skeletal muscle function |
Preferred
Used and recommended
|
Impaired growth and development |
Preferred
Used and recommended
|
Reduced immunity |
Preferred
Used and recommended
Potential
|
Performance outcome | Methods and notes |
Decreased athlete availability |
Preferred
|
Decreased training response |
Preferred
Used and recommended
|
Decreased recovery |
Preferred
Used and recommended
Potential
|
Decreased cognitive performance/skill |
Preferred
Used and recommended
|
Decreased drive/motivation |
Preferred
Used and recommended
|
Decreased muscle strength |
Preferred
Used and recommended
|
Decreased endurance performance |
Preferred
Used and recommended
|
Decreased power performance |
Preferred
Used and recommended
|
*While various methods have been used clinically and in research settings, many have not been validated or used in athletes or specifically used to assess the effects of REDs. Therefore, this table proposes methods that have been used for outcomes of interest and that the authors recommend to date.
ADAM-Q, Androgen Deficiency in Ageing Males Questionnaire; BEDA-Q, Brief Eating Disorder in Athletes Questionnaire; BRIEF-A, Behaviour Rating Inventory of Executive Function–Adult Version; CBC, complete blood count; DASS-21, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21; DSM-5 TR, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders– fifth edition, text revision; DXA, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry; EDE-Q, Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire; FSH, follicle stimulating hormone; GAD-7, General Anxiety Disorder-7; GERD, Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; GerdQ, Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire; GI, gastrointestinal; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; HRpQCT, high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography; IGF-1, Insulin-like growth factor 1; IGFBP-3, Insulin-like growth binding protein-3; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; LEA, low energy availability; LEAF-Q, Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire; LH, luteinising hormone; PHQ, Patient Health Questionnaire; RMR, Resting Metabolic Rate; RPE, rating of perceived exertion; SMA, superior mesenteric artery; T3, triiodothyronine; T4, thyroxine; TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone; VO2 max, Maximal oxygen consumption.