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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a. Arkansas b. Florida c. Texas d. Mississippi e. South Carolina
What type of nutrition intervention provides referrals to local agencies and arranges transfer of nutrition care to another location?
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