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- Slide 1:Gender Considerations By Kate McIlwain
- Slide 2:Introduction There are many physiological differences between males and females
- Slide 3:Performance depends on: Height Weight Adipose (fat) tissue Muscle bulk
- Slide 4:Woman Considerations Menstrual Problems Iron deficiency Low calcium intake Eating disorders
- Slide 5:Further detail: Iron deficiency Q1-2 Iron deficiency and menstrual problems are closely linked. Females need twice as much iron as males and this is due to the blood loss during menstruation, females also tend to eat less red meat than men. Iron is important in the blood to carry oxygen and carbon dioxide and in important muscular and energy producing chemical reactions. RDI: Women: 12-16mg Men: 5-7mg
- Slide 6:Further detail: Low Ca

