Iron Needs for Adolescent Females Are Increased Over Those for Males

question 38

Multiple Choice

Iron needs for adolescent females are increased over those for males because of:

• A)greater muscle mass.
• B)lower bone density.
• C)menstruation.
• D)increased percent body fat.

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