Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to prepare athletes for weigh-ins?

• A. Plan nutrition and hydration, monitor body weight, and ensure safe practices to meet limits.
• B. Engage in extreme dehydration to reach a target weight.
• C. Monitor body weight regularly to ensure limits are met.
• D. Seek medical guidance when weight cutting.

Answer: (B)

Extreme dehydration is not appropriate because it sacrifices health and safety to reach a weigh-in target. Pushing the body into severe fluid loss can lead to dangerous electrolyte imbalances, heat-related illness, kidney strain, dizziness, and impaired performance, and it is frequently discouraged or prohibited by competition rules and medical staff. Safe weigh-in preparation focuses on gradual, controlled weight management through planned nutrition and hydration, regular monitoring to stay within limits, and medical guidance to tailor strategies to the athlete’s health. The other approaches support a safer, more reliable path to meet weight requirements, while extreme dehydration does not.