Checklist

Issues to Consider In Creating A Positive Competitive Environment Regarding Optimal Nutrition, a Positive Body Image and Peak Performance

Emphasize that student-athlete health and welfare is a priority within the athletics program.
Emphasize to coaching staff that nutrition, body composition and body image are current issues of concern within the collegiate student-athlete population.
Identify, provide and encourage educational resources on nutrition, performance and disordered eating through NCAA, campus (student health, counseling) or local (hospitals, clinics) support.
Establish policy that eliminates team weigh-ins or body composition measurements for student-athletes, unless needed for health issues or competition requirements.
Establish an appropriate student-athlete per diem to allow healthy food choices on road trips. Educate coaches on the importance of providing this option.
Establish a process for a qualified medical team to consider requests for body or weight modification.
Establish a process and a qualified support team to address those with suspected or defined disordered eating problems. Inform all coaches and student-athletes of this support system.
Provide a number and variety of qualified team members to maximize the comfort level of communication with student-athletes or coaches.
Work with campus dining services to provide healthy food choices in dining halls.
Require all coaching staff to attend educational seminars based on nutrition, performance, disordered eating and body image issues through the NCAA or campus resources.