Which of the Following Statements Is True of Iron Intake

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of iron intake by the body?

• A) After age 20, healthy males require more iron intake than do females.
• B) The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for iron should be between 10 and 18 mg.
• C) Strict vegetarians are less likely to develop a dietary deficiency of iron.
• D) The amount of iron in the body is maintained at a relatively constant level between 15 and 20 g

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