The RDA for iron increases at age 12 for both males and females and then returns to preadolescent values in early adulthood.

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The RDA for iron increases at age 12 for females due to menstruation, but for males, it increases primarily due to the growth spurt and peaks in adolescence/early adulthood, not returning to preadolescent values but stabilizing at a higher level compared to females in adulthood.

The RDA for Iron Increases at Age 12 for Both