Question

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who is most likely to develop a deficiency of water soluble vitamins?
o a. pregnant women
o b. alcoholics
o c. young kids
o d. vegetarians
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section recap

• b vitamin deficiency diseases are rare because grains and cereals are fortified with them.
• all b vitamins are needed for energy metabolism, but do not provide the body with energy directly.
• alcoholics are most likely to develop severe deficiencies of water soluble vitamins.
• b vitamin deficiencies have a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, anemia, and problems in the mouth.

Explanation:

Alcoholics often have poor dietary intake and disruptions in the digestive - absorption process. This makes them more likely to develop deficiencies of water - soluble vitamins compared to the other groups. Pregnant women usually have increased nutritional needs but are also often more conscious of their diet. Young kids may have some nutritional issues but not as specific to water - soluble vitamin deficiencies as alcoholics. Vegetarians can get water - soluble vitamins from plant - based sources.

Answer:

B. alcoholics