Melanie Sulaver MS, RD, CDN, CISSN
Description:
This course provides coaches and athletic support staff with evidence-based tools to identify, prevent, and address low energy availability (LEA) and relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) among adolescent female athletes. It emphasizes understanding puberty’s physiological changes, fostering a supportive environment, and promoting optimal health and performance.
The audience will learn how to:
- Define low energy availability (LEA) in young female athletes.
- Recognize indicators that warrant referral to a registered dietitian.
- Implement actionable strategies to support and empower adolescent female athletes.
1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
1 Credit Hour as Approved by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
Complete the Quiz with 70% pass rate and the certificate will be emailed to you.