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\nFor mother Hanne Hjelbak, it was a real eye-opener when her son was diagnosed with osteoporosis at the age of 17.<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Iver was a dedicated and unusually structured young athlete. He had begun achieving strong results on the track, and his motivation only grew. His training volume increased, and two sessions a day became the norm.<\/p>\n
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Should Have Consumed More Carbohydrates<\/h2>\n
At home, there had always been a focus on healthy and nutritious eating. Hanne, his mother, prioritized whole foods and a balanced diet rich in nutrients.<\/p>\n
But at age 16, the injuries started. He suffered from stress reactions and fatigue fractures in both his leg and back, and the injuries returned each time he resumed training.<\/p>\n
A DXA scan at the Sports Medical Center gave the family a surprising answer: Iver had low bone density and showed many signs of the REDs syndrome (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport).<\/p>\n
\u2014 \u201cFor me, it was a wake-up call. He ate a lot, so I felt confident he was getting enough. But when I got this message, I immediately felt a kind of guilt. What had I overlooked?\u201d Hanne recalls.<\/p>\n
The family first shared their story on nrk.no earlier this winter. Looking back, Hanne now realizes there was one specific thing missing from their approach at home.<\/p>\n
\u2014 \u201cHe clearly had a very high need for calories, especially in the form of fast carbohydrates. I have to admit that\u2019s something I overlooked in his diet.\u201d<\/p>\n
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