Source: American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness
This detailed article by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness describes common habits leading to unhealthy weight, and provides suggestions for healthy alternatives for weight control in young athletes. Some of the topics discussed are: dehydration, binging/purging behavior, and weight and body-composition measurement.
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