Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): What Parents Need to Know About Under - Fueling in Teen Athletes
From The Nourished Child by Jill Castle, MS, RDN — Pediatric Dietitian & Childhood Nutrition Expert
March 26, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 257
About this episode
Jill Castle interviews sports dietitian Rebecca McConville about the warning signs and prevention of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport in teen athletes.
What is REDs, and why are more teen athletes at risk? Jill Castle interviews sports dietitian Rebecca McConville about the warning signs and prevention of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport.
People in this episode
Host: Jill Castle
Guest: Rebecca McConville
Topics covered
- teen athletes
- nutrition
- sports dietitian
- under-fueling
- health risks
Keywords
- REDs
- teen athletes
- nutrition
- under-fueling
- sports dietitian
- health risks
- prevention
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
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