Which of the Following Is TRUE About Iron Deficiency

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about iron deficiency?

• A) Iron deficiency anemia occurs when iron levels decline and the body's ability to produce hemoglobin is impaired and hemoglobin levels in the blood fall.
• B) A person with adequate iron status can develop anemia within two weeks if dietary iron intakes decline.
• C) Adult men and postmenopausal women experience higher risk for iron deficiency anemia than premenopausal women.
• D) Iron deficiency is rare across the globe.
• E) Risk for iron deficiency is lower among vegetarians than non-vegetarians.

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