Which of the Following Is TRUE About Iron Deficiency

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about iron deficiency?

A) Iron deficiency anemia occurs when iron levels decline and the body's ability to produce hemoglobin is impaired and hemoglobin levels in the blood fall.
B) A person with adequate iron status can develop anemia within two weeks if dietary iron intakes decline.
C) Adult men and postmenopausal women experience higher risk for iron deficiency anemia than premenopausal women.
D) Iron deficiency is rare across the globe.
E) Risk for iron deficiency is lower among vegetarians than non-vegetarians.