Excessive iron in children may be associated with which one of the following dangers?
A. Oxidization of HDL cholesterol, a reaction believed to be one of the causes of atherosclerosis
B. Deaths due to overdoses of iron, obtained by eating large amounts of candy-flavored vitamin tablets with iron
C. High body iron stores have been definitely linked to increased risk of CHD
D. Iron is depleted from the liver which causes hemochromatosis
Answer: B
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