What best explains why the needs for iron increase in adolescent girls??

A) ?They burn more kcalories than adolescent boys.
B) ?Their intakes of vitamin C are usually higher.
C) ?They lose iron through menstruation.
D) ?They are less likely to engage in team sports.


C

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