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Mr.Thesaxman

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Which of the following is a feature of iron nutrition in athletes?
 
  a. Iron in sweat represents the major route of iron loss from the body.
  b. Iron losses occur from accelerated destruction of fragile, older blood cells.
  c. Iron deficiency affects a higher percentage of male athletes than female athletes.
  d. Sports anemia is successfully treated by increasing dietary iron to levels 2-3 times the RDA.
  e. Sports anemia usually occurs among athletes who have been training intensely for a year. or more.

Question 2

What nutrient becomes depleted most rapidly during physical exercise?
 
  a. Iron
  b. Water
  c. Glucose
  d. Glycogen
  e. Sodium



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ryhom

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




Mr.Thesaxman

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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