Why are small children at greater risk for iron toxicity?
a. They are smaller in size.
b. They are more likely to think iron pills are candy.
c. They are unable to metabolize iron at the same rate as adults.
d. They have a smaller surface-to-weight ratio.
c. They are unable to metabolize iron at the same rate as adults.
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