Which policy-oriented action should team medical staff take regarding caffeine use in athletes competing across different sports with varying rules?

• A. Ignore caffeine completely because it has no effect on performance and therefore requires no documentation or athlete education
• B. Prohibit all caffeine use for convenience, even in sports where it is permitted, because managing dosing is too time-consuming and athletes should not experiment
• C. Recommend a single universal high dose for all athletes regardless of sport, weight, or tolerance because larger doses always equate to greater ergogenic benefit
• D. Educate athletes about sport-specific permitted thresholds, advise moderate dosing based on body weight and tolerance, and document use in medical records to ensure compliance with anti-doping and health safety policies

Answer: (D)