Research Supports Which of the Following Statements on Iron Supplementation

question 69

Multiple Choice

Research supports which of the following statements on iron supplementation?

• A) If iron-deficiency anemia exists, iron therapy could help to increase physical performance
• B) With iron-deficient, nonanemic subjects, iron supplementation will improve VO2 max
• C) With normal hemoglobin levels, iron supplementation will improve VO2 max
• D) High iron stores will increase the risk of CHD

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