Compared to Nonathletes, Athletes Who Train on a Regular Basis

question 48

Multiple Choice

Compared to nonathletes, athletes who train on a regular basis experience:

• A) higher iron needs because of greater iron losses.
• B) lower iron needs due to enhanced iron conservation.
• C) higher iron needs due to greater oxygen delivery to working muscles.
• D) lower iron needs due to enhanced iron absorption.
• E) higher iron needs because of greater iron losses and higher iron needs due to greater oxygen delivery to working muscles.

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