Which One of the Following Statements Is False

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is false?

• A)The diets of most Americans supply more than adequate amounts of vitamin B-12.
• B)In older persons the risk of low vitamin B-12 status increases due to diminished vitamin B-12 absorption.
• C)Most cases of pernicious anemia in the United States are due to inadequate production of intrinsic factor.
• D)Most cases of vitamin B-12 deficiency seen in the United States are due to a dietary deficiency of the vitamin.

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