Safe Weight Loss and Maintenance Practices in Sport and Exercise
Safe Weight Loss and Maintenance Practices in Sport and Exercise
Safe Weight Loss and Maintenance Practices in Sport and Exercise
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DEHYDRATION AND FOOD RESTRICTIONThe most common unsafe methods for achiev<strong>in</strong>g weightlossgoals <strong>in</strong>clude mix<strong>in</strong>g dehydration with food restriction<strong>and</strong> improper diet<strong>in</strong>g to reduce body fat.The use of laxatives <strong>and</strong> diuretics, <strong>and</strong> excessive exerciseare <strong>in</strong>appropriate methods of weight loss.The physiologic effects of dehydration are discussed <strong>in</strong>depth <strong>in</strong> 2 NATA position statements <strong>and</strong> will not bediscussed <strong>in</strong> this lecture.