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What is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world?
What is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world?
- Calcium deficiency
- Vitamin C deficiency
- Protein deficiency
- Iron deficiency (correct)
What is the characteristic of red blood cells in iron deficiency anemia?
What is the characteristic of red blood cells in iron deficiency anemia?
- Variable in size
- Larger than normal
- Smaller than normal (correct)
- Normal in size
At what age is iron deficiency anemia most common?
At what age is iron deficiency anemia most common?
- Between 6 and 12 months
- Between 2 and 5 years
- Between 9 and 24 months (correct)
- Between 0 and 6 months
What is the term used to describe the type of anemia in iron deficiency?
What is the term used to describe the type of anemia in iron deficiency?
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What is the effect of iron deficiency on hemoglobin production?
What is the effect of iron deficiency on hemoglobin production?
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What is the main cause of iron deficiency anemia?
What is the main cause of iron deficiency anemia?
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How common is iron deficiency anemia worldwide?
How common is iron deficiency anemia worldwide?
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What is the term used to describe the number of red blood cells in iron deficiency anemia?
What is the term used to describe the number of red blood cells in iron deficiency anemia?
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What is the main consequence of iron deficiency anemia?
What is the main consequence of iron deficiency anemia?
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What is the nutrient that is deficient in iron deficiency anemia?
What is the nutrient that is deficient in iron deficiency anemia?
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