WEIGHT-LOSS IN WRESTLERS

Despite a growing body of evidence admonishing the behavior, weight cu tting (rapid weight reduction) remains prevalent among wrestlers. Weig ht cutting has significant adverse consequences that may affect compet itive performance, physical health; and normal growth and development. To enhance the education experience and reduce the health risks for t he participants, the ACSM recommends measures to educate coaches and w restlers toward sound nutrition and weight control behaviors, to curta il ''weight cutting,'' and to enact rules that limit weight loss.