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Val Schonberg, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, NCMP

Val Schonberg, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, NCMP

Val completed both her Master of Science degree in nutrition and her dietetic internship at the University of Minnesota and is Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), a designation held by less than 1% of registered dietitians. She also earned the credential of The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) by demonstrating her expertise in the menopause field. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND) and received the Excellence in Women’s Health Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Women’s Health Dietetic Practice Group.


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When Healthy Goes Too Far: The Relationship of Energy Availability and Injury in Dancers

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  • When Healthy Goes Too Far: The Relationship of Energy Availability and Injury in Dancers
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The physical and emotional demands placed on dancers in today's culture are great. Gaining a competitive edge and the drive for thinness can often push dancers of all ages and abilities to train harder and eat “healthier”. While this intensity is often admired by teachers, parents, and fellow dancers, healthy eating behaviors that lead to inadequate fueling and the elimination of too many foods or food groups can result in nutrient deficiencies, compromised immune function and increased risk of injury and fractures. The “Female Athlete Triad” is well-known terminology that describes a triad of energy availability, bone health and menstrual function. The term “Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport” (RED-S) broadens this concept to include male athletes and describes the complexity that includes dysfunction in a variety of systems including: gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, immunological, integumentary, reproductive, etc.