In the context of infant nutrition, infants _____.
A) need significantly less iron, pound for pound, than adults do
B) do not need iron content in their diet
C) need significantly more iron, pound for pound, than adults do
D) need iron depending on their gender, similar to adults

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Infants require significantly more iron, pound for pound, than adults due to their rapid growth and development, which increases their need for iron to support the expansion of their blood volume and the development of their brain and muscles.

In the Context of Infant Nutrition, Infants _____