Tina is consuming 15 mg of iron per day. Her RDA is 18 mg. She has no condition warranting a greater-than-normal need for iron. Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

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Tina is not consuming the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 18 mg of iron. However, she is not necessarily deficient in iron, as her intake is only slightly below the recommended amount. According to the Institute of Medicine, an intake of at least 70% of the RDA is generally considered adequate to meet the needs of most individuals. Therefore, unless her intake consistently falls below 70% of the RDA, Tina is not at great risk of nutritional deficiency. She may need to consume slightly more iron to reach the RDA, but not significantly more.

Tina Is Consuming 15 Mg of Iron Per Day