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How does sports medicine address the demands of specific athletes? -…

- - - - → Iron is the active component of haemoglobin, which is found in red blood cells and aids in the delivery of oxygen to working muscles
      - → Lack of iron causes anaemia
      - → Anaemia = abnormally low levels of iron in the body, more common in female athletes
      - → Lack of iron indicates there is a reduction in the quantity of red blood cells, this means that less oxygen is delivered to the muscles that need it, causing fatigue and energy loss
      - → Females are more likely to suffer from iron deficiency as they generally eat less red meat and loose red blood cells during menstruation
      - → Iron deficiency or anaemia is a result of bleeding and a lack of iron in the athletes diet