To our knowledge, the prevalence of RED-S risk factors among different racial and ethnic groups has not been previously investigated. Nevertheless, since considerable racial and ethnic differences have been identified in regard to body composition (Vasishta et al., 2022), hormone profiles (Kim et al., 2012), and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids (Wulan et al., 2010), it is possible that individuals of certain races and ethnicities may be more susceptible to developing RED-S. To account for potential discrepancies due to social inequalities, we will also screen for pertinent markers of socioeconomic status (i.e. food insecurity). In addition, it will be interesting to determine whether there is a statistically significant association between the prevalence of RED-S risk factors and eligibility year. We might expect more senior athletes to have lower risk scores due to their demonstrated ability to compete at a high level in varsity sports over several years. However, it is also possible that their long-lasting participation in sport has resulted in the accumulation of RED-S risk factors that may have gone unrecognized due to insufficient understanding of RED-S symptomology. Lastly, this study will also contribute to better understanding the differences in low energy availability presentations and susceptibilities between males and females. While our understanding of bone health, menstrual dysfunction, and energy availability is fairly well established for female athletes, a comparable understanding of male athlete triad symptoms has not yet been well elucidated (Dave and Fisher, 2022).