Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Iron

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about iron requirements?

• A)The RDA for young adult women is higher than the RDA young adult men.
• B)For adolescents 14 to 18 years-of-age,the RDA is the same for males and females.
• C)Iron requirements increase after menopause.
• D)Babies should not be fed iron-containing formulas,because of the risk of toxicity.

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