Mark is a 5-year-old boy who loves milk. He drinks skim milk all day long. He also loves yogurt and cheese while excluding meat, fish, poultry, and legumes. For which type of deficiency is Mark at risk?

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Mark is at risk of iron deficiency because his diet lacks meat, fish, poultry, and legumes, which are primary sources of iron. Milk, yogurt, and cheese do not provide sufficient iron.

Mark Is a 5-Year-Old Boy Who Loves Milk