Which of the following vitamins or minerals would most likely be deficient in a vegan diet?
A)Ascites
B)Marasmus
C)Kwashiorkor
D)Malnutrition of mild degree

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Marasmus is a severe form of malnutrition characterized by a "skin and bones-like" appearance due to the wasting of body fat and muscle tissue. It differs from Kwashiorkor, which is characterized by the presence of severe edema. Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen and may be present in cases of severe malnutrition, but it is not a defining characteristic. Malnutrition of mild degree would not result in the severe physical changes associated with marasmus.

Which of the Following Vitamins or Minerals Would Most Likely