National nutrition studies indicate two populations in the United States are consuming less than the recommended amounts of iron.These groups are
A)older adults and alcoholics.
B)women of childbearing age and alcoholics.
C)older adults and women of childbearing age.
D)women of childbearing age and young children.
E)alcoholics and young children.

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Women of childbearing age and young children are often identified as groups at risk for iron deficiency due to menstrual losses and rapid growth, respectively.

National Nutrition Studies Indicate Two Populations in the United States