Which of the Following Populations Is at Greatest Risk for Iron

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following populations is at greatest risk for iron deficiency?

• A) adult men
• B) elderly women
• C) low-income men
• D) low-income children

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Definitions:

Rain Shadow

A dry area on the leeward side of a mountainous area, where precipitation is significantly less than on the windward side.

Precipitation

The process by which water leaves the atmosphere and falls to the ground as water, ice, or snow.

Windward Side

The side of an object or geography that faces the direction from which the wind is blowing; often receives more rainfall and has cooler temperatures.

Mismatched

Refers to incorrect pairing or alignment, especially in the context of DNA or RNA sequences where base pairs do not properly align.