Sarah is an elite gymnast who now competes on the gymnastics team at her college. As a young female athlete, she is most likely to experience a deficiency of which of the following nutrients?
A. Calcium and vitamin B6
B. Iron and calcium
C. Zinc and vitamin A
D. Vitamin D and vitamin C
Answer: B
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