Under what circumstances would iron supplements benefit female athletes?
A)when hemoglobin levels are high
B)When iron stores are low
C)When iron deficiency anemia is present
D)Both (b)and (c)

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Iron supplements would benefit female athletes when their iron stores are low or when they have iron deficiency anemia. Hemoglobin levels may be high even when iron stores are low, therefore option A is incorrect. Option B is correct because low iron stores can lead to fatigue and decreased athletic performance. Option C is correct because iron deficiency anemia can significantly impair athletic performance. Therefore, options B and C are both correct and the best choice is D.

Under What Circumstances Would Iron Supplements Benefit Female Athletes