One reason iron needs are not higher than normal during lactation is that:
a. maternal iron turnover decreases during lactation.
b. many women experience lactational amenorrhea.
c. iron absorption is higher than normal during lactation.
d. iron excretion decreases during lactation.
Ans: b. many women experience lactational amenorrhea.
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