Kendra is a 15-year-old girl who has been experiencing menstruation since she was 12 years of age. During her monthly period she loses some hemoglobin, the matter in red blood cells that carries oxygen. In order to replace this hemoglobin in her body, she should make sure she eats a diet that has adequate amounts of ____.
A) potassium
B) iron
C) vitamin D
D) riboflavin

Question

Kendra is a 15-year-old girl who has been experiencing menstruation since she was 12 years of age. During her monthly period she loses some hemoglobin, the matter in red blood cells that carries oxygen. In order to replace this hemoglobin in her body, she should make sure she eats a diet that has adequate amounts of ____.
A) ​potassium
B) ​iron
C) ​vitamin D
D) ​riboflavin

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Iron is necessary for the production of hemoglobin, and menstruation leads to loss of hemoglobin. Therefore, adequate amounts of iron should be consumed in the diet to replace the lost hemoglobin. Although potassium, vitamin D, and riboflavin are important nutrients, they do not specifically serve the purpose of replacing lost hemoglobin.

Kendra Is a 15-Year-Old Girl Who Has Been Experiencing Menstruation