The Risk of Rapid Weight Loss in Competitive Sporting

This essay reviews the practice of rapid body mass loss for the purposes of athletic performance -- comparing the risks and benefits and reviewing best practices. The writer concludes that because athletes will continue to engage in this risky behavior, schools, coaches, and sports organizations must put practices into place that support these elite athletes and make sure they are losing weight in the safest way possible.
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