Marta is a teenager who doesn't eat fruits and vegetables.Her diet consists primarily of chicken,cottage cheese,yogurt,enriched bread,and butter.Furthermore,she doesn't take dietary supplements.Based on this information,Marta has a high risk of developing _____.

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Marta's diet is lacking in fruits and vegetables, which are important sources of vitamin C. Without sufficient vitamin C, Marta is at risk of developing scurvy, a disease caused by a deficiency in vitamin C. Beriberi is a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), which is found in enriched bread, so it is less likely. Pellegra is a deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3), which is not present in the foods listed in Marta's diet. Osteomalacia is a deficiency of vitamin D, which can be obtained from exposure to sunlight and from dietary sources such as fortified milk and fish, but is not typically associated with the foods in Marta's diet.

Marta Is a Teenager Who Doesn't Eat Fruits and Vegetables