Which of the Following Steps Is the Most Appropriate for Minimizing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps is the most appropriate for minimizing injuries to the thorax and abdominal region?

A) Athletes should eat meals an hour before activity.
B) .Athletes should urinate immediately before stepping onto the field.
C) Athletes should wear shoulder pads that lie just above the sternum.
D) Athletes should wear rib protectors that cover half of the thoracic cage.
E) Athletes should consume large amounts of fluids before activity.