Question 1

Weight category sports:&#10;A) only accept athletes of a certain height&#10;B) restrict weight loss of athletes&#10;C) all require athletes to be under 60kg&#10;D) vary in weight categories and rules&#10;E) allow males and females to compete against each other

Accepted Answer

Weight category sports vary in weight categories and rules. Athletes compete within their weight category, but the categories and rules differ between sports. This allows for a diverse range of athletes to compete while ensuring a fair playing field within each specific sport.

Question 2

'Weight-making' is:&#10;A) always dangerous&#10;B) a necessary part of all weight category sports&#10;C) enjoyed by athletes&#10;D) best avoided or if required, undertaken with support from a nutrition professional&#10;E) is a healthy way to lose fat

Accepted Answer

Weight-making, also known as weight cutting, can be dangerous and should be undertaken with support from a nutrition professional to ensure the athlete's safety. It is not always a necessary part of weight category sports, and it is not typically enjoyed by athletes. It is also not a healthy way to lose fat as it often involves dehydrating the body, which can be harmful.

Question 3

Athletes in aesthetic sports:&#10;A) need to aim to look the 'right' shape for the sport&#10;B) are at higher risk of body image issues&#10;C) don't need to worry about performance nutrition&#10;D) should all follow a low carbohydrate, high protein diet&#10;E) need to weigh in before competing

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Nutrition professionals working with athletes need to be aware of:&#10;A) specific weight categories of the sport and level of competition&#10;B) weigh-in requirements and timing relative to competition&#10;C) physiological requirements of the sport&#10;D) what the athlete's personal nutrition preferences are&#10;E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Nutrition professionals working with athletes must be aware of all the given factors, including specific weight categories of the sport and level of competition, weigh-in requirements and timing relative to competition, physiological requirements of the sport, and the athlete's personal nutrition preferences. Being mindful of all these factors will play a crucial role in devising an effective nutrition plan that will sustain an athlete's performance and health.

Question 5

Refueling strategies after making weight include:&#10;A) allowing 2-4 days to rehydrate&#10;B) drinking 1.5L for every 1 kg of weight lost&#10;C) consuming drinks with electrolytes and carbohydrate&#10;D) all of the above&#10;E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the strategies mentioned in the options are recommended after making weight. Allowing 2-4 days to rehydrate helps to replenish water lost during the weight cut process. Drinking 1.5L for every 1 kg of weight lost helps to restore normal hydration levels. Consuming drinks with electrolytes and carbohydrate helps to replace glycogen stores and electrolytes lost during the weight cut process. Therefore, all of the strategies mentioned in the options are important for effective refueling after making weight.

Deck 17: Weight Category and Aesthetic Sport Athletes