Research

Energy balance

88% of players were categorized with low energy availability (EA) status according to the threshold of <30 kcal·kg-1 FFM.

Practitioners should address energy availability to optimize player health and performance.

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When assessed for estimated EA, 88% of players were categorized with low EA status according to the threshold of <30 kcal·kg-1 FFM.
Morehen et al. · e-space (Manchester Metropolitan University) · 2022

Why this rating

Based on the study's assessment of energy availability.

Source

Energy Expenditure of Female International Standard Soccer Players: A Doubly Labeled Water Investigation

Morehen et al. · e-space (Manchester Metropolitan University) · 2022

cohort · n=24Cited 26×

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