Prevention and Education for RED-S Through Fueling Outcomes and Research in Metabolic Health
Case Western Reserve University
Summary
The goal is to improve nutrition screening and support for Division III athletes. The study will use standard, low-risk nutrition screening methods, such as measuring height, weight, grip strength, and body composition, as well as having athletes complete questionnaires. Dietitians trained in sports nutrition will provide nutrition advice based on these screenings. Data will be collected at three points during the season: before the season starts, mid-season, and after the season ends. This study builds on earlier research conducted at Case Western Reserve University that showed nutrition support can improve athletes' health and performance.
Description
OBJECTIVES: Combat student athletes' under fueling before, during and after the competitive season and assess financial feasibility for scaling to the university level. STUDY OVERVIEW: This project proposes an open label, pilot research endeavor between the Department of Nutrition at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) and the NCAA Division III CWRU Athletic Department. The proposed study design will implement improved nutrition screening and support, applying standard-of-practice processes that are used at the highest level of collegiate sport…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age range: from 18 years of age and up 2. Currently active and NCAA-eligible (including academic standing) member of any Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Athletic Team 3. Signed Informed Consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Under 18 years of age 2. Pregnant women or women who are nursing 3. Unwilling to provide anthropometrics, questionnaires or other collection needs 4. History of a diagnosed disordered eating
Interventions
- BehavioralLow Energy Availability Screening and Nutrition Support
Athletes will receive screening for low energy availability, strength and body composition assessments and receive nutrition support from a sports dietitian over the competitive season.
Location
- Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, Ohio