U. of Oregon Coaches Can No Longer Track Athletes' Weight, Body Fat

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The University of Oregon has strengthened protocols to prohibit athletic programs from requiring athletes to be tested for body fat percentage, and sharing that data as well as athletes' weight data with coaches.

As reported by The Oregonian, athletes can choose to be tested, but results of the test “should not be reported beyond the student-athlete, dietitian and relevant medical personnel," according to the written protocols, which were revised in late October. "Reporting of individual results to coaches is not permitted."

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