Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4, Problem 17RQ
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To examine: Whether the statement “The need for iron decreases during pregnancy because women do not menstruate during pregnancy” is true or false.
Introduction: Iron is a major component of hemoglobin in red blood cells. It is a mineral that our body needs for many functions.
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