A 40-year-old male vegetarian is diagnosed with folate deficiency anemia.He reports that he is an alcoholic.Which of the following factors put him at greatest risk for developing his disease?
A) Being vegetarian
B) Being alcoholic
C) Age
D) Gender

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Folate deficiency occurs more often in alcoholics and individuals who are malnourished because of fad diets or diets low in vegetables.
A diet high in vegetables would help prevent folate deficiency.
Age is not a factor in folate deficiency.Being alcoholic promotes the greatest risk,since this disorder is diet related.
Gender is not a factor in folate deficiency.Being alcoholic promotes the greatest risk,since this disorder is diet related.

A 40-Year-Old Male Vegetarian Is Diagnosed with Folate Deficiency Anemia