Which of the Following Statements Is True About Iron

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about iron?

• A) 65 percent of dietary iron is absorbed.
• B) An iron-deficient individual absorbs less iron than a person with good iron status.
• C) Excess dietary iron is excreted readily via the kidneys.
• D) Iron deficiency anemia is found among young children, adolescents, and menstruating women.

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