Which of the following athletes would be the LEAST likely to develop iron deficiency anemia?

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Male athletes generally have a lower risk of developing iron deficiency anemia compared to female athletes due to the absence of menstrual blood loss, which is a significant source of iron loss. Among the options given, distance swimming, while still an endurance sport, is less likely to cause iron loss through mechanisms such as footstrike hemolysis, which is more common in impact sports like running. Therefore, a male distance swimmer would be the least likely to develop iron deficiency anemia compared to the other athletes listed, who either have dietary restrictions that might limit iron intake (vegan diet) or are female athletes, who have a higher risk due to menstrual blood losses.

Which of the Following Athletes Would Be the LEAST Likely