Reasons that older adults are more likely have iron deficiency include all except:
a. their kidneys increase secretion of erythropoietin to stimulate red blood cell production.
b. zinc, which can stimulate appetite and taste, is often deficient among this population.
c. poor absorption of iron and zinc due to medications is more common in this group.
d. they more frequently have chronic blood loss related to chronic illnesses.
a
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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