Question

(1) Which of the following explains why female athletes are at risk for iron deficiency?

exercise increases iron losses

iron intake is often low

exercise reduces iron absorption

iron is lost due to menstruation

all of the choices are correct

(2) The estimated amount of fluid that you should drink during a 2 hour bike ride is

36-72 ozs.

13-35 ozs.

1-5 ozs.

(3) Your aerobic zone is the heart rate range between 50-80% of your maximum heart rate.

True

False

Answer 1

Answer is D

reason: all of the above

female athletes are at risk for iron deficiency for these reasons

• exercise increases iron losses
• iron intake is often low
• exercise reduces iron absorption
• iron is lost due to menstruation

2. Answer is A

reason: 36-72 ozs because according to the researchers the fluid intake depends on fluid loss..

3. Answer is false

reason:

aerobic zone is the heart rate range between 70-85% of your maximum heart rate