A College Student Who Is on a Weight-Loss Diet That

A college student who is on a weight-loss diet that restricts fruits and vegetables contracts a viral infection. What may have made her more susceptible to the infection?

A) Protein deficiency, which affects the cells of the immune system
B) Vitamin C deficiency, which affects the production of white blood cells
C) Excess saturated fat from meat, which increases blood cholesterol levels
D) Dehydration, which affects the health of intestinal cells
E) Excess protein, which disrupts the functioning of beneficial gut bacteria