Which of the following groups might be at increased risk of vitamin K deficiency? Select all that apply.

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Vitamin K does not cross the placenta, making newborns susceptible to deficiency. As vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, lipid malabsorption may prevent absorption of this vitamin, and persons on chronic antibiotic therapy often fail to produce adequate vitamin K due to destruction of intestinal bacteria.

Which of the Following Groups Might Be at Increased Risk