Which One of the Following Statements Is False

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is false?

A) The diets of most Americans supply more than adequate amounts of vitamin B-12.
B) In older persons the risk of low vitamin B-12 status increases due to diminished vitamin B-12 absorption.
C) Most cases of pernicious anemia in the United States are due to inadequate production of intrinsic factor.
D) Most cases of vitamin B-12 deficiency seen in the United States are due to a dietary deficiency of the vitamin.