Which of the following groups is at highest risk for negative consequences of marginal vitamin E status?
A) Vegetarians
B) Preterm infants
C) Athletes
D) Older adults

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Preterm infants are at the highest risk for negative consequences of marginal vitamin E status due to their underdeveloped antioxidant systems and the fact that vitamin E transfer from the mother to the fetus occurs late in pregnancy, making preterm infants more vulnerable to oxidative stress.

Which of the Following Groups Is at Highest Risk for Negative