Which of the following is true of anemia?
a. Iron-deficiency anemia results in red blood cells that are larger than normal.
b. The most common cause of anemia is poor iron absorption.
c. Young women have a higher risk of anemia than women over 50 years of age.
d. Iron is the only mineral deficiency that will impair hemoglobin synthesis.
Ans: c. Young women have a higher risk of anemia than women over 50 years of age.
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