The purpose of this study is to determine what percentage of Black collegiate athletes have low energy availability. It will also determine the percentage of Black collegiate athletes who have iron deficiency, suboptimal or low Vitamin D levels, and may be at risk for male and female athlete triad. Subsequent to the initial assessment, participants will complete a 12-week iron and vitamin D dietary supplementation protocol according to their baseline iron and vitamin D status.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Proportion of Black Collegiate Athletes with Low Energy Availability
Timeframe: 9 months
Proportion of Black Collegiate Athletes with Low Vitamin D at Baseline and Following Supplement Intervention Protocol
Timeframe: 9 months
Proportions of Black Collegiate Athletes with Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia at Baseline and Following Supplement Intervention Protocol
Timeframe: 9 months