The female athlete most likely to manifest iron-deficiency anemia is an athlete who ____.
A) chronically restricts energy intake
B) only eats three times per day
C) is chronically dehydrated
D) consumes a low-fiber diet
Question 2
Why is iron not well absorbed from the intestinal tract?
A) Most people consume too much iron on a daily basis.
B) The physiological roles involving iron are limited and are of minor importance.
C) Overabsorption of iron has potentially harmful physiological effects.
D) Most people don't have the enzymes needed to absorb iron, especially as they age.