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Topic: Nutrition - January 26 2025
How to Avoid Underfueling

We understand that women athletes can sometimes under fuel due to societal pressures and misunderstanding nutritional needs. But proper nutrition supports muscle repair, bone health, and mental focus, crucial for athletic success. VIS Expert and Degreed Nutritional Practitioner, Kyla Channell, BS, MS, talks about the critical role of nutrition for women athletes, focusing on the dangers of underfueling and RED-S.

By: Ellie Sproul

VIS Creator

& Kyla Channell, MSc

VIS Expert

Topic: Nutrition

January 26 2025

VIS Article_Feed_How to Avoid Underfueling
Proper fueling is essential for giving us the energy and nutrients we need for our optimal performance. But there are times, even if we don't realize it, that we are underfueling, which can have serious effects on our health and well-being as women and athletes. The existence of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) among women athletes makes this issue even more important for our platform. So, we sat down with VIS Expert and Degree Nutrition Practitioner, Kyla Channell, BS, MS, ...
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