Nutrition Beliefs, Attitudes, and Resource Use of High School Wrestling Coaches

Sossin, K. Mark; Gizis, Frances; Marquart, Leonard F.; Sobal, Jeffery

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“…For example, coaches and trainers can encourage young men to share their concerns about body image and weight, 5 remain alert to the use of potentially dangerous weight management practices and/or the emergence of eating disorder symptoms, 3 and undergo more training in the area of nutrition. 6 In addition, the National Collegiate Athletic Association has adopted new weight control rules 1 which emphasise: competition, not weight control; reduction of incentives for rapid weight loss; and the elimination of tools used to accomplish rapid dehydration. 7 One fundamental aspect of the approach appears to be to create a new ''culture'' around these issues.…”

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Weight loss pressure on a 5 year old wrestler

Sansone

Sawyer²

2004

Br J Sports Med

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Weight loss pressure on a 5 year old wrestler

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2004

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“…Gymnasts and wrestlers have been observed to rely less on parents and health professionals and more on coaches for nutrition guidance (Sundgot-Borgen, 1996). A study of high school wrestling coaches showed that nearly half rated themselves as knowledgeable about nutrition, yet the majority either agreed with or were undecided about the statement that ''weight loss gives a competitive edge'' (Sossin, 1997). Coaches have been reported to recommend inappropriate macronutrient intake, fluid restriction, and weight gain for athletes (Shifflett et al, 2002).…”

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Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes

Cotugna

Vickery

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2005

The Journal of School Nursing

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Nutritional needs for peak athletic performance include sufficient calorie intake, adequate hydration, and attention to timing of meals. Student athletes and their advisors often are misinformed or have misconceptions about sports nutrition. This paper identifies nutritional needs of young athletes, reviews common misconceptions, and examines the nutrition knowledge of athletes and their sources of nutrition information. Topics covered include energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat and micronutrient needs, hydration requirements, timing of meals, and issues related to age, gender, and specific sports. Other issues addressed include "making weight" and ergogenic aids. Proper nutrition for young athletes is critical not only to their athletic success, but more importantly to their growth, development, and overall health. Nutritional recommendations should be based on the most current scientific data; we provide information about appropriate resources for the school nurse when advising student athletes and their coaches and parents.

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“…The few existing studies indicate that coaches have a limited knowledge of nutrition, weight-related issues, and ED. Coaches report a lack of confidence and knowledge in identifying ED [16][17][18], and tend to provide weight recommendations based on performance and appearance, rather than being attentive to unhealthy weight control behaviors [19][20]. Instructively, an early, Norwegianbased study of elite female athletes and their coaches found that few coaches considered ED a problem in their sport [21].…”

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Moving from Knowledge to Action: A Qualitative Study of Elite Coaches' Capacity for Early Intervention in Cases of Eating Disorders

Nowicka

Eli

et al. 2013

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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This study investigates elite coaches' attitudes toward eating disorders (ED), knowledge about ED, and early intervention skills when confronted with possible ED in their female athletes. We interviewed 18 coaches in Sweden responsible for athletes representing national teams in the three sports categories most at risk for ED: aesthetic, weight class, and endurance. The interviews revealed that, although most coaches knew athletes with ED, they did not perceive ED as a problem in their sport. The majority of coaches cited difficulties in identifying ED symptoms, especially symptoms associated with bulimia nervosa. Coaches also described several barriers in approaching the athletes, including the athletes' denial of ED, lack of female colleagues on the team and the lack of easily accessible resources for treatment referral on both the national sports federation and the club levels. This study reveals that elite coaches have insufficient capacity to identify ED and conduct early intervention, resulting in delayed treatment. INTRODUCTIONNot all athletes are at elevated risk for developing eating disorders (ED), but for those who are, early intervention by coaches can be crucial. High prevalence rates of ED have been documented in aesthetic, endurance, and weight class sports [1][2][3][4]. High prevalence rates may be a result of specific demands placed on athletes. For example, success in aesthetic sports such as rhythmic gymnastics requires a low body weight and lean appearance, which may lead to pressure to maintain a thin figure from judges, coaches, and parents. In a study of female figure skaters competing in pair skating and ice dancing, all skaters, though lean, reported trying to lose weight [5]. In response to the question "Do you think that there are pressures associated with figure skating to lose weight or maintain a below average weight?" 92.7% of figure skaters responded "yes". The same pattern occurred in a study of elite rhythmic gymnasts, members of the Norwegian national team [6]. Likewise, in endurance sports, where leanness is deemed key to optimal performance, and in weight class sports, where an athlete's body weight determines her/his classification in competition, dieting and disordered eating practices are highly prevalent [3]. Gender is one risk factor for ED among athletes, with female athletes especially at risk [7][8][9]. Another risk factor is the level of performance, with athletes at the highest levels of competition being at the highest risk [10][11][12]. Factors that contribute to risk, both environmental (e.g., the intense pressure to be thin) and attitudinal (e.g., persistence, perfectionist tendencies), are common in elite athletes [13]. Collectively, as female athletes performing on elite levels in aesthetic, endurance, and weight class sports have been found to engage in disordered eating behaviors and attitudes more frequently than non-elite athletes in the same sports, and more frequently than elite athletes in other sports [10], continuous research is needed to pro...

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Nutrition Beliefs, Attitudes, and Resource Use of High School Wrestling Coaches

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Weight loss pressure on a 5 year old wrestler

Weight loss pressure on a 5 year old wrestler

Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes

Moving from Knowledge to Action: A Qualitative Study of Elite Coaches' Capacity for Early Intervention in Cases of Eating Disorders

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