A Condition That Increases the Likelihood of Iron Deficiency in Older

question 11

Multiple Choice

A condition that increases the likelihood of iron deficiency in older people is

• A)lack of intrinsic factor.
• B)loss of iron due to menopause.
• C)blood loss from yearly physical testing procedures.
• D)poor iron absorption due to reduced stomach acid secretion and/or use of antacids.
• E)the body's need for iron increases well into old age.

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