The statement about dietary iron made by a client with iron deficiency anemia that indicates understanding of the dietary concepts is "I
a. know that dairy products are the best source of iron."
b. know that iron from animal sources is not absorbed well."
c. should be able to change my diet so that I can get sufficient iron."
d. will not be able to obtain enough iron by just increasing my dietary intake."
C
The amount of iron normally absorbed daily is sufficient for meeting the needs of women past the childbearing age and healthy men, but it does not meet the greater needs of menstruating and pregnant women, adolescents, children, and infants.
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