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Why Were Sailors in the 1500's Often the Victim of Scurvy

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Why were sailors in the 1500's often the victim of scurvy?


A) They did not have enough provisions.
B) The food they were eating was heavily salted.
C) They lacked preservatives to keep food pathogen free.
D) The salt water caused the food to eliminate essential vitamins
E) They were unable to obtain fresh fruits and vegetables.

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