Laney is a 20-year old cross-country student-athlete. She has recently been experiencing symptoms consistent with iron-deficiency anemia. All of the following factors are likely contributing to the anemia except ________.

A. training at low altitudes
B. inadequate dietary intake of iron
C. excessive menstruation
D. iron losses through urine, feces, and/or sweat


Answer: A

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