The male athlete most likely to manifest iron-deficiency anemia is a(n) ____.

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Endurance runners are at the highest risk for developing iron-deficiency anemia due to their increased iron demands from the high volume of aerobic exercise they perform. This is due to the increased breakdown of red blood cells and iron loss through sweating and gastrointestinal bleeding during exercise. While wrestlers who "make weight" by dehydrating may also be at risk for dehydration-induced anemia, this is not necessarily iron-deficiency anemia. Strength athletes and "stop and go" athletes may have a higher risk for injury or muscle damage, but this does not necessarily increase their risk for iron-deficiency anemia.

The Male Athlete Most Likely to Manifest Iron-Deficiency Anemia Is