Question

which of the following individuals are not at increased risk for iron - deficiency anemia?
multiple choice
young men
frequent blood donors
women in their childbearing years
premature infants

Explanation:

To determine who is not at increased risk for iron - deficiency anemia, we analyze each group:

• Frequent blood donors lose blood (and iron) regularly, so they are at risk.
• Women in childbearing years lose iron through menstruation and pregnancy - related needs, so they are at risk.
• Premature infants often have low iron stores at birth, so they are at risk.
• Young men generally have lower iron requirements and less iron loss compared to the other groups, so they are not at increased risk.

Answer:

A. Young men