Module 6 Assessment (quiz)

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Which of the following statements about RED-S is true?
a) It only affects female athletes
b) It is often overdiagnosed in males
c) Male athletes are not at risk of developing RED-S
d) Male athletes are often underdiagnosed due to the common belief that it only affects females
Answer: d) Male athletes are often underdiagnosed due to the common belief that it only affects females
What is a potential reason for the underdiagnosis of RED-S in males?
a) Males do not experience any symptoms of RED-S until they are severely energy deficient
b) Males do not participate in sports that are associated with RED-S
c) The International Olympic Committee did not release a RED-S definition encompassing both male and female athletes until 2014
d) A and C
e) All of the above
Answer: d) A and C
What is a potential reason why men may require more severe or prolonged reductions in energy status prior to showing signs or symptoms of RED-S?
a) Men have clear indicators such as amenorrhea to signal a developing problem
b) Men require more energy to participate in sports than females
c) There are often no overt signs of a developing problem until the male is severely energy deficient
Answer: c) There are often no overt signs of a developing problem until the male is severely energy deficient.

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