High school wrestling demands that to be competitive, athletes have a lean body build. To meet these standards, some wrestlers will engage in abnormal eating and exercise behaviors.
Corey’s coach has told him it is important to compete against last year’s state champion. He is told he needs to meet the guidelines for the middle-weight class. Right now he is a few pounds heavy. Corey has heard talk in the locker room about some of his teammates fasting, purging, restricting their fluid intake, and conducting extra-intense workouts.
Corey is feeling pressure that affects his body image in a negative way. Where is this pressure coming from? Check all that apply.
counselors
his coach
advertising
other athletes
his friends
his teammates