Research supports which of the following statements on iron supplementation?
A. High iron stores will increase the risk of CHD.
B. With normal hemoglobin levels, iron supplementation will improve VO2 max.
C. With iron-deficient, nonanemic subjects, iron supplementation will improve VO2 max.
D. If iron-deficiency anemia exists, iron therapy could help to increase physical performance.
Answer: D
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a. 5th b. 10th c. 15th d. 20th
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