emphasize high-carbohydrate, low-fat diets, may be at an increased risk for iron deficiency.

Inadequate dietary intake

A U.S. federal food consumption survey found that for women and men over 19, average iron consumption from foods and beverages was 13.1 and 18.0 mg/day, respectively. For women, 16% in the age range 14-50 years consumed less than the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR), and for men aged 19 and up, fewer than 3%. Consumption data were updated

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