--- title: "The Hidden Epidemic: Women's Health Webinar Series #2" description: Leading REDS specialists discuss evidence-based approaches to identifying and treating Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport. Learn practical diagnostic tools, interdisciplinary care strategies, and prevention methods for athletes across all sports. --- [![TWPerformance](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TWPerformance.png?width=200&height=136&name=TWPerformance.png "TWPerformance")](https://www.teamworks.com) **The Hidden Epidemic: Protecting Female Athletes from REDs**   [![LI Event Header - Blog-2](https://explore.teamworks.com/hubfs/LI%20Event%20Header%20-%20Blog-2.jpg "LI Event Header - Blog-2")](https://share.vidyard.com/watch/JYa3bDRzVij5VnRqPVBLCG) [Watch the Webinar Replay](https://share.vidyard.com/watch/JYa3bDRzVij5VnRqPVBLCG) KEY TAKEAWAYS ## **REDs Discussion: Webinar #2** Teamworks Performance presents an exclusive discussion with global leaders on REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome). A condition that impacts up to 58% of female athletes, threatening performance, health, and careers—yet it often goes unnoticed. This webinar brings together world-leading experts Dr. Kate Ackerman, Laura Moretti Reece, and Karen Sheriff, moderated by Emilie Burgess Horvath, to break down the medical, nutritional, and cultural realities of REDs.   #### ![flexibility](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Strength-Conditioning/flexibility.png?width=50&height=50&name=flexibility.png) #### **Culture is Paramount to Change** Stop trying to "fix" the athlete and start examining the system. REDs often stems from normalized unhealthy practices in sport environments. Real prevention happens when organizations shift from cultures that inadvertently promote energy deficiency to ones that prioritize sustainable health alongside performance.   #### ![align](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Strength-Conditioning/align.png?width=50&height=50&name=align.png) #### **REDS Requires Team-Based Care, Not Individual Solutions ** You cannot effectively treat or prevent REDS as a single practitioner. Success demands coordinated effort between physicians, dietitians, mental health professionals, and coaches working together with clear communication pathways and shared goals. #### ![accountability](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Strength-Conditioning/accountability.png?width=50&height=50&name=accountability.png) #### **Many Athletes Have REDS Without Knowing It** Not all REDs cases involve intentional restriction or eating disorders. High-training athletes, especially growing adolescents, often simply don't understand the massive caloric demands of their sport. Education about energy needs can resolve these cases more easily than those involving psychological factors. The Hidden Epidemic Speakers ![Emilie Burgess-2](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Emilie%20Burgess-2.png?width=300&height=481&name=Emilie%20Burgess-2.png "Emilie Burgess-2") - Senior Product Success Manager, Teamworks Nutrition - 2025 Female Athlete Conference Co-Chair - Sports Dietitian with USA Track & Field experience - Specialized REDs practice through Laura Moretti Nutrition LLC ![Laura Moretti Reece-3](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Laura%20Moretti%20Reece-3.png?width=300&height=481&name=Laura%20Moretti%20Reece-3.png "Laura Moretti Reece-3") - Director of Nutrition, Women's Health, Sport & Performance Institute - U.S. Olympic REDs Expert Advisory Panel - Boston Ballet Company consulting dietitian   ![Karen Sheriff-2](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Karen%20Sheriff-2.png?width=300&height=481&name=Karen%20Sheriff-2.png "Karen Sheriff-2") - Head of Healthcare, The Royal Ballet School - Executive Director, Project RED-D - Dance medicine and injury prevention expert ![Kate Ackerman-2](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kate%20Ackerman-2.png?width=300&height=481&name=Kate%20Ackerman-2.png "Kate Ackerman-2") - Founder, Women's Health, Sport & Performance Institute - International Olympic Committee consultant on REDs - US Olympic Team Physician [![TWPerformance](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TWPerformance.png?width=200&height=136&name=TWPerformance.png "TWPerformance")](https://www.teamworks.com) **In the Spotlight: Women's Health in Performance Webinar Series ** [![LI Event Header - Blog-3](https://explore.teamworks.com/hubfs/LI%20Event%20Header%20-%20Blog-3.png "LI Event Header - Blog-3")](https://teamworks.com/blog/womens-health-in-performance-roundtable-one/) [Watch the Webinar Replay](https://teamworks.com/blog/womens-health-in-performance-roundtable-one/) KEY TAKEAWAYS ## **In the Spotlight: Webinar #1** Teamworks Performance brought together leaders in sports medicine, nutrition, and performance to address the critical gaps in research, resources, and support for female athletes. The discussion highlighted how individualized approaches, early intervention, and supportive environments can transform women’s health and performance.   #### ![flexibility](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Strength-Conditioning/flexibility.png?width=50&height=50&name=flexibility.png) #### **One Size Doesn't Fit All** Female athletes require training and nutrition protocols tailored to their physiology, not adapted from male-based research. #### ![accountability](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Strength-Conditioning/accountability.png?width=50&height=50&name=accountability.png) #### **Environment is Everything** Creating safe, supportive spaces—physically, psychologically, and throughout life stages—empowers athletes to thrive on and off the field. #### ![insights](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Strength-Conditioning/insights.png?width=50&height=50&name=insights.png) #### **Early Intervention Matters ** Education on fueling, movement, and body awareness at a young age is essential to prevent REDs and long-term health risks. ![TWPerformance](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TWPerformance.png?width=221&height=150&name=TWPerformance.png "TWPerformance") # Interested to Learn More See how Teamworks brings these stories to life every day. 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