A Condition That Increases the Likelihood of Iron Deficiency in Older

A condition that increases the likelihood of iron deficiency in older people is

A) lack of intrinsic factor.
B) loss of iron due to menopause.
C) blood loss from yearly physical testing procedures.
D) poor iron absorption due to reduced stomach acid secretion and/or use of antacids.
E) the body's need for iron increases well into old age.