An athlete completed a two-hour race 4 hours ago and has been sipping on water since the event ended. When she goes to the bathroom, she notices that her urine is dark in color. This is most likely a sign of

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Dark urine is a sign of dehydration, and the athlete may not have consumed enough fluids to replace the fluids lost during the race. Blood in the urine would present as red or pink rather than dark color, and food coloring or vitamin supplements would not typically cause dark urine.

An Athlete Completed a Two-Hour Race 4 Hours Ago and Has