How does the dietary intake of zinc by endurance athletes typically compare to the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)?

a. About 10 percent meet the DRI
b. About 40 percent meet the DRI
c. About 75 percent meet the DRI
d. About 90 percent meet the DRI


a

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