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RYAN BANYAN

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Which of the following individuals is especially susceptible to iron deficiency?
 
  A) Cindy, a 35-year-old vegetarian who has heavy periods
  B) Joe, a 45-year-old who runs 5 miles per week
  C) Fred, a 40-year-old who lifts weights every other day
  D) Mary, a 55-year-old recreational biker

Question 2

Which of the following statements correctly explains why sports anemia occurs?
 
  A) Exercising athletes consume more oxygen than the body's hemoglobin can transport.
  B) Most athletes don't consume enough iron to have fully functioning hemoglobin.
  C) Strenuously exercising athletes have an increased blood volume, which dilutes concentrations of hemoglobin.
  D) Most athletes don't consume enough protein to produce adequate amounts of hemoglobin.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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