Why does the International Olympic Committee Medical Commission recommend that coaches not be involved in determining or evaluating an athlete's weight or body composition?
a. Coaches always choose a weight that is too low.
b. Coaches typically have the most influence over an athlete's behavior.
c. Coaches do not have the time to closely monitor the athlete's diet.
d. Coaches cause eating disorders.
Q. 2If the presence of an eating disorder is suspected, which is the most appropriate course of action for a coach to take?
a. Give the athlete time to resolve the issue before taking any action.
b. Ask an assistant coach or athletic trainer to talk directly to the athlete.
c. Meet with the athlete and casually discuss his or her food intake.
d. Immediately refer the athlete to a trained professional for further evaluation.
Q. 3Determine whether each behavior is shared by all athletes or unique to athletes who exhibit normal or disordered eating. Purposeful overtraining
a. Characteristic of an athlete with disordered eating
b. Characteristic of an athlete with normal eating pattern
c. Shared characteristic
Q. 4Determine whether each behavior is shared by all athletes or unique to athletes who exhibit normal or disordered eating. Flexible diet plan
a. Characteristic of an athlete with disordered eating
b. Characteristic of an athlete with normal eating pattern
c. Shared characteristic
Q. 5Determine whether each behavior is shared by all athletes or unique to athletes who exhibit normal or disordered eating. Improvement of performance over the season
a. Characteristic of an athlete with disordered eating
b. Characteristic of an athlete with normal eating pattern
c. Shared characteristic
Q. 6Determine whether each behavior is shared by all athletes or unique to athletes who exhibit normal or disordered eating. Maintenance of muscle mass
a. Characteristic of an athlete with disordered eating
b. Characteristic of an athlete with normal eating pattern
c. Shared characteristic
Q. 7Determine whether each behavior is shared by all athletes or unique to athletes who exhibit normal or disordered eating. Includes healthy foods in the diet
a. Characteristic of an athlete with disordered eating
b. Characteristic of an athlete with normal eating pattern
c. Shared characteristic
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