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.
Ans: a. the RDA for young adult women is higher than the RDA young adult men.
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