The purpose of this study is to examine the weight loss practices of wrestlers. Data were obtained through a survey of over 154 wrestlers and a questionnaire distributed to 7 high school coaches. The results indicate that current wrestlers often practice poor nutritional and dietary habits, which impedes their performance. Binge eating after weigh-ins is another problem that leads to weight fluctuation and dehydration. The NCAA has imposed regulations to limit weight fluctuations, however poor weight management practices still persist. -

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Spinelli, Christopher T.
• Gikas, John George

Subject

• Well-Being
• Food
• Community
• Health

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050410-154333

Keyword

• Public health
• Educational surveys--Design

Advisor

• Shivkumar, Satya

Year

• 2010

Date created

• 2010-05-04

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright