Who will get the most benefit from an iron supplement?
a. reproductive-age males
b. reproductive-age females
c. adolescent boys
d. the elderly

Iron supplements are very important for reproductive-age females. An iron deficiency in pregnant mother can directly affect the iron status of the newborn infant.

Effects on mother:

Iron supplements play an important role in hemoglobin synthesis and reduce the chances of severe bleeding during labor.  

Effects on the baby:

An iron deficient mother will give birth to an iron deficient baby who will face serious health problems like anemia, muscle growth issues, or cognitive impairments.