What is considered to be the most common nutritional deficiency among children and adolescents?

a. iron-deficiency anemia
b. metabolic syndrome
c. hyperlipidemia
d. hypertension


Ans: a. iron-deficiency anemia

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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