Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is a term gaining traction in a number of codes around the world but with studies limited in Africa, how widespread the problem may be on the continent is unknown. problem may be on the continent is unknown.
There are moves afoot to change that, but for now, while the RED-S issue is alive in Europe and the United States, we know little about the state of play in Africa.
RED-S is when an athlete's calorie intake does not match what they burn
