Assess the importance of iron intake for female endurance athletes. (5 marks)
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- Prevents anemia which reduces oxygen transport capacity and impairs aerobic performance
- Supports increased blood volume during training adaptations by enabling greater hemoglobin production
- Compensates for iron loss through menstruation which can lead to decreased performance if not addressed
- Essential for aerobic energy system efficiency as iron enables oxygen transport to working muscles
- Critical for maintaining training intensity and volume by ensuring adequate oxygen delivery during exercise
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- Prevents anemia which reduces oxygen transport capacity and impairs aerobic performance
- Supports increased blood volume during training adaptations by enabling greater hemoglobin production
- Compensates for iron loss through menstruation which can lead to decreased performance if not addressed
- Essential for aerobic energy system efficiency as iron enables oxygen transport to working muscles
- Critical for maintaining training intensity and volume by ensuring adequate oxygen delivery during exercise