The RDA for iron is 18 milligrams per day.Tina usually consumes about 15 milligrams of iron per day.She is a healthy young woman with no condition that significantly increases her needs for iron.Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

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Tina is consuming 15 milligrams of iron per day, which is only 3 milligrams less than the recommended daily allowance of 18 milligrams. Therefore, she is not likely to be deficient in iron. Option B is incorrect because consuming significantly more iron than the RDA is not necessary. Option D is incorrect because Tina's iron intake is close to the RDA, and therefore, it is possible that she is getting enough iron. Option C is the best choice because if Tina's intake is consistently less than 70% of the RDA, she would be at greater risk of developing an iron deficiency.

The RDA for Iron Is 18 Milligrams Per Day