39. RED-s (Relative Energy Deficit in Sport) with Cara Kasdorf

Joined today on the podcast is Cara Kasdorf a sports Registered Dietitian located in Waterloo Ontario. She has dedicated her practice to sports nutrition and quite often is helping clients with this unique syndrome RED-S. Today we talk and define what RED-S (Relative Energy Deficit in Sport) is. Please know this can impact all types of athletes from recreational to professional level. This episode we chat about: Defining what RED-S is Review how common it is amongst athletes Discuss red flags a athlete would see this syndrome presenting Along with red flags for coaches, loved ones in families to recognize How other allied health professionals can screen or ask questions to assess if this is impacting their client How can we try our best in the competitive or recreational sport environment to prevent this from happening to athletes What treatment looks like for athletes Connect with Cara Kazdorf by:  Her website or Instagram at @blueprintnutritionsport Join the podcast community here! A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes. Follow along the podcast on Instagram at @dietculturedropoutpodcast --------------------- As always if you would like a question answered on a future episode send a DM to my podcast Instagram account at @dietculturedropoutpodcast