Amy Stephens

MS, RDN, CSSD, CEDS

Licensed dietitian

specializing in sports nutrition

and eating disorders

Blog and Press

Don’t Wait: Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and Low Energy Availability (LEA)

By Kate Cochran, Nutrition Intern, NYU Track and Field​

When I first learned about low energy availability (LEA) and relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) at twenty-one, I was four years deep into my distance running journey. It was while reading “How She Did It” by renowned female distance athletes Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery, both esteemed Olympians themselves, where I first learned about the syndrome. It was something I wish I knew when I began running at sixteen. I firmly believe it’s essential for every female athlete to familiarize themselves with RED-S early on, considering its potential impact on their athletic path.

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OPTIMIZING NUTRITION FOR A HIGH SCHOOL FEMALE ATHLETE

I’m Kate Cochran, a graduate student at NYU studying nutrition and a member of the NYU cross country and track team. I’ve been running competitively since I was fifteen, and my journey has taught me the critical role that nutrition plays in athletic performance.

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Optimizing Performance: Nutrition Strategies for a Soccer Game

Soccer is an endurance sport that requires a steady supply of nutrients. Optimizing energy levels and performance involves special attention to fueling strategies before, during and after training and competing. In order to keep up with high energy and fluid requirements, special attention needs to focus on practices, games and tournaments.

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