A brief case study UWRT 1102 Genre Project by Shane Miller 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 ID: 445639
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Wrestling and Eating disorders
A brief case study
UWRT 1102 Genre Project by Shane MillerSlide2
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 wrestlersSlide3
Wrestler A
Food Intake list
1 Slice of Pizza
2 Slices of pound cake
1 32 oz. Gatorade
1 Turkey Wrap
2 Pancakes
2 Eggs
3 Strips of Bacon
1 Package of fruit snacks
1 Banana
1 20 oz. waterSlide4
Wrestler B
Food Intake List
Turkey and Spinach Wrap
2 Fruit Bars
1 20 oz. water
1 20 oz. GatoradeSlide5
Wrestler C
Food Intake List
1 Apple
1 20 oz. WaterSlide6
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 - VSlide7
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 eatingSlide8
Questions, Comments, and Concerns?