• Evaluating the suitability of the Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire (LEAF-Q) for female football players 

      Dasa, Marcus Småvik Tutu; Friborg, Oddgeir; Kristoffersen, Morten; Pettersen, Gunn; Sagen, Jørn Vegard; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Rosenvinge, Jan Harald (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background: The Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire (LEAF-Q) is a screening tool developed to detect endurance athletes and dancers at risk for development of persistent low energy availability (LEA) and the ...
    • How do we assess energy availability and RED-S risk factors in para athletes? 

      Jonvik, Kristin Lundanes; Vardardottir, Birna; Broad, Elizabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Low energy availability (LEA) is considered to be the underlying cause of a number of maladaptations in athletes, including impaired physiological function, low bone mineral density (BMD), and hormonal dysfunction. This ...
    • Physical health and symptoms of relative energy deficiency in female fitness athletes 

      Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Heia, Josefine; Raustøl, Marius Løvic; Sandeggen, Mari; Fjellestad, Ingrid; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Introduction: Competing in aesthetic sports increases the risk of low energy availability and associated health impairments. Fitness physique sport is a popular, but understudied aesthetic sport. We evaluated health and ...