Which of the Following Is a Feature of Iron Nutrition

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of iron nutrition?

• A)Iron plays an important role in the synthesis of thyroxine
• B)On average,people absorb about 50-60% of dietary iron
• C)On average,women do not eat enough iron-containing foods
• D)Iron deficiency represents the second most common mineral deficiency in the United States

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Definitions:

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