Weight Management in Combat Sports
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Athletes in weight category sports may attempt to reduce their body mass to compete in lower weight divisions.

True

Combat sports athletes are the only ones who engage in extreme weight cutting.

False

Chronically, athletes primarily use starvation and dehydration for body fat reduction.

False

The extreme practice of weight cutting has never led to disastrous results for athletes.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dietitians and sports science practitioners consider the physiological demands and fueling requirements of the sport when working with weight category sport athletes.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The requirement to make weight at a weigh-in is not a consideration for dietitians and sports science practitioners working with these athletes.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Athletes should be well fueled and adequately hydrated around the clock.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Research supports cutting weight as the optimal way to achieve competitive success.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The majority of wrestlers believe that making weight is not a major activity in their sport.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cutting weight and competing in lighter weight divisions has been shown to decrease competitive performance.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Long-term weight change involves rapid fluctuations in body fat and body water.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Moderate dehydration (3-6% body mass loss) has no drawbacks.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Education about weight management should aim to set unrealistic expectations for athletes.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Recovery after weigh-in is easier when there is less damage caused via weight cutting.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Athletes derive a sense of 'sport identity' from not cutting weight.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Controlling body water through mild dehydration can have benefits but no drawbacks.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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