A 56-year-old male was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of osteomalacia.History reveals that he underwent bariatric surgery 3 years earlier.What is the common link between the surgery and the development of osteomalacia?
A) Impaired phosphate absorption
B) Increased calcium excretion
C) Vitamin D deficiency
D) Impaired vitamin C metabolism

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Bariatric surgery can lead to malabsorption of nutrients, including vitamin D, which is crucial for calcium absorption and bone health. This deficiency can result in osteomalacia.

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