The two most likely sources of larger-than-normal mineral losses in athletes are ____.
A) urine and sweat
B) urine and feces
C) sweat and feces
D) sweat and gastrointestinal bleeding

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Urine and sweat are the two most common sources of mineral losses in athletes due to the increased physical activity and sweating during exercise. Feces do not typically result in significant mineral losses and gastrointestinal bleeding is not a common occurrence in otherwise healthy athletes.

The Two Most Likely Sources of Larger-Than-Normal Mineral Losses in Athletes