Ian is an 18-year-old gymnast training at a private gym with many other male and female gymnasts. He is competing at an advanced level and is likely to make the next Olympic team. Lately, he has found that some of his balance and strength moves on the rings and parallel bars have become more difficult. He has gone through a bit of a growth spurt and gained approximately 5 pounds over the last year. He suspects the weight gain is causing his performance difficulties. He decides to try a weight-loss program that will help him lose weight before his next big competition in 6 weeks. He is not sure how many calories to consume and therefore arbitrarily decides to eat 1,500 calories per day.

1. Which assessments are required to determine whether Ian needs to lose weight?

2. What type of diet and exercise plan would you recommend for Ian?

3. What additional concerns do you have for Ian's health and sport performance?

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