1. Wrestling and Eating disorders A BRIEF CASE STUDY UWRT 1102 GENRE PROJECT BY SHANE MILLER

2. Case Study Guidelines  The itemized food intake of three wrestlers was monitored 6 Dec 2014  Each wrestler completed their respective weigh in at their weight class at 0730 on 6 Dec 2014  All three of the wrestlers had to lose weight to make their prescribed weight class  Wrestler A lost 12 pounds, Wrestler B lost 14 pounds and Wrestler C lost 21 pounds  Each wrestler competed in 3 matches over the course of the day with a minimum rest interval of 45 minutes and a maximum interval of 2 hours  The same food supply was available to all three wrestlers

3. Wrestler A Food Intake list 1. 1 Slice of Pizza 2. 2 Slices of pound cake 3. 1 32 oz. Gatorade 4. 1 Turkey Wrap 5. 2 Pancakes 6. 2 Eggs 7. 3 Strips of Bacon 8. 1 Package of fruit snacks 9. 1 Banana 10. 1 20 oz. water

4. Wrestler B Food Intake List 1. Turkey and Spinach Wrap 2. 2 Fruit Bars 3. 1 20 oz. water 4. 1 20 oz. Gatorade

5. Wrestler C Food Intake List 1. 1 Apple 2. 1 20 oz. Water

6. Case Study Observations Wrestler A  Prior to the tournament engaged in food depravation  Binge ate during the Tournament  7 pounds overweight following the tournament  Meets 3 or more Criteria for Binge Eating Disorder according to the DSM - V Wrestler B  Prior to the tournament engaged in good eating practices as directed by the coaching staff .8 pounds overweight following the tournament  Meets no criteria for eating disorders according to the DSM - V Wrestler C  Prior to the tournament engaged in both good eating practices as directed by the coaching staff and unhealthy weight loss practices (i.e. Severe Dehydration) .5 pounds overweight following the tournament  Meets 3 or more criteria for Anorexia Nervosa according to the DSM - V

7. Case Study Reflections Wrestler A  Weight Class 106 pounds  Wrestler’s resistance to following the instructions of the coaching staff result in increased stress and a reliance on unhealthy weight loss techniques.  Wrestler never stabilizes at their weight class. Weight fluctuations are constant and extreme Wrestler B  Weight Class 182 Pounds  Wrestlers compliance with coaching staff results in constant weight fluctuating only 1 pound at most  Wrestlers notes very little stress with weight management and eats 3 meals daily Wrestler C  Weight Class 220 Pounds  Wrestlers partial adherence to coaching staff instructions results in the need to resort to unhealthy weight control measures as weigh ins get closer  Wrestler notes some stress with weight management and expresses uncontrollable thoughts about food and eating

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