Rapid weight loss practices among elite combat sports athletes in Malaysia. The Malaysian Journal of Nutrition (MJN), 23 (2). pp. 199-209. ISSN 1394-035X (2017)
Abstract
This study aimed to (i) determine rapid weight loss (RWL) practices among Malaysian elite combat sports athletes and (ii) examine the relationship between the characteristics of athletes, self-reported history of weight loss, perceived influence on weight loss and RWL practices. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at the Malaysian National Sports Institute among elite combat sports athletes (n=40) recruited via a convenience sampling method. The athletes completed a self-administered validated Rapid Weight Loss Questionnaire. Each response was provided a score and the total RWL score corresponded to the aggressiveness of weight management methods. Partial correlations were used to assess the relationships between total RWL score and independent variables
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Combat sports, Elite athletes, Rapid weight loss, Weight management |
| Taxonomy: | By Subject > Sports Science & Recreation > Health & Fitness By Subject > Sports Science & Recreation > Martial Arts |
| Local Content Hub: | Subjects > Sports Science & Recreation |
| Depositing User: | Eza Eliana Abdul Wahid |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Mar 2022 23:46 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Mar 2022 09:00 |
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