Which of the following is true regarding athletes and upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)?
a. Lack of exercise increases risk for URTI
b. Moderate exercise decreases risk for URTI
c. Prolonged exercise increases risk for URTI
d. Any type of exercise decreases risks for URTI
Q. 2The nutrient that enhances iron absorption is:
a. copper.
b. potassium.
c. sodium.
d. vitamin C.
Q. 3Which form of iron is best absorbed?
a. Heme
b. Non-heme
c. Iron found in milk
d. Iron found in vegetables
Q. 4The female athlete most likely to manifest iron-deficiency anemia is an athlete who:
a. chronically restricts energy intake.
b. only eats three times per day.
c. is chronically dehydrated.
d. consumes a low-fiber diet.
Q. 5The male athlete most likely to manifest iron-deficiency anemia is a:
a. strength athlete engaging in high volume resistance training.
b. wrestler who makes weight by dehydrating.
c. stop and go athlete.
d. long-distance runner.
Q. 6What effect does iron-deficiency without anemia have on performance?
a. Decline in aerobic capacity
b. Decline in endurance capacity
c. Decline in oxygen utilization
d. None of the above
Q. 7What effect does iron-deficiency anemia have on performance?
a. Decline in aerobic capacity
b. Decline in endurance capacity
c. Decline in oxygen utilization
d. All of the above
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