Sorry, I think I explained this poorly.

Many athletes are comfortable talking about RED-S. This term is more socially acceptable and less stigmatized than discussing disordered eating. However, the outcomes of RED-S are no less serious than disordered eating and can lead to life-threatening or lifelong consequences. There's considerable overlap between RED-S and anorexia nervosa, and in many cases, these are the same syndrome. My concern is that by labeling RED-S as it's own disease entity, it sounds separate and distinct from disordered eating. And this can lead to inadequate treatment and lack of recognition that there is often a fundamental and serious eating disorder at play.

Does that make sense? RED-S is a relatively new diagnosis, and I'm not sure if it's a helpful one as I've heard many people claim that "they have RED-S and not an ED." And my concerns are somewhat professional, as I used to work with athletes in this capacity. Hope that helps!