Iron intakes often do not meet the iron needs of adolescent females because they tend to:

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Adolescent females may consume fewer iron-rich foods and take in fewer calories, which can make it difficult to meet their iron needs. Additionally, menstruation increases the need for iron, and many adolescent females may not consume enough iron to compensate for this increased need. Consuming more foods that interfere with iron absorption or having a longer growth spurt, developing greater lean body mass, or being more physically active may not necessarily affect iron intake, and therefore are not the best choices.

Iron Intakes Often Do Not Meet the Iron Needs of Adolescent