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January 24, 2026Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine0 citations

Impact of Low Energy Availability and Knowledge in Female Cross-Country Athletes

Staying the Course: Low Energy Availability Risk and Knowledge Do Not Change in Female Cross-Country Athletes over a Season

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MLMelissa T. LodgeNLNicole E. LoganCWChristie L. Ward-Ritacco

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Observational study assesses energy availability factors in female athletes, suggesting stable knowledge and risks over a season.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate changes in low energy availability (LEA) factors and their association with knowledge among female cross-country athletes over a season.
  • Observed 15 NCAA Division I female cross-country athletes across a season.
  • Measured energy intake, macronutrient intake, exercise energy expenditure, and mileage using various questionnaires and dietary records.
  • Conducted preseason and postseason assessments to compare data.
  • At-risk proportions for low energy availability and disordered eating did not significantly change across the season.
  • Exercise energy expenditure decreased significantly from preseason to postseason.
  • Only disordered eating risk showed a correlation with low energy availability knowledge.

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Lodge et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6974616cbb9d90c67120b560https://doi.org/10.1249/tjx.0000000000000337
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