Katherine L. Schofield

Sep 14, 2023 | mdpi.com | Katherine L. Schofield |Holly Thorpe |Stacy Sims

1. IntroductionLow energy availability (LEA) is defined as a state in which the body does not have enough energy to support all the physiological functions needed to maintain optimal health [1]. When LEA occurs, a range of physiological functions are impaired, and performance can be reduced [2,3,4,5].