The RDA for iron is 18 milligrams per day for adult women. Tina usually consumes about 15 milligrams of iron per day. She is a healthy young woman with no condition that significantly increases her needs for iron. Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?
A. She could not possibly be getting enough iron for her needs.
B. She would only be at great risk of nutritional deficiency if her intake is consistently below 70% of the RDA.
C. She will need to consume significantly more iron, above the RDA, to make up for her intake.
D. She is likely to be deficient in iron.
Answer: B
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