Isaac is an 8-year-old child who has African ancestry.He lives in Chicago and does not spend much time outdoors.He does not like to consume dairy foods because he has lactose intolerance.His diet consists primarily of enriched white bread,peanut butter,chicken,pork,apples,bananas,and green vegetables.Based on this information,Isaac has a high risk of __________.

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Isaac is an 8-year-old child who has African ancestry.He lives in Chicago and does not spend much time outdoors.He does not like to consume dairy foods because he has lactose intolerance.His diet consists primarily of enriched white bread,peanut butter,chicken,pork,apples,bananas,and green vegetables.Based on this information,Isaac has a high risk of __________.

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Isaac has a limited intake of dairy foods and does not spend much time outdoors. This puts him at risk for vitamin D deficiency, which can lead to rickets. Rickets is a condition that affects bone development and can cause deformities, fractures, and growth retardation. The other options (pellagra, beriberi, and scurvy) are caused by deficiencies in niacin, thiamin, and vitamin C respectively, which are not likely to be deficient in Isaac's diet.

Isaac Is an 8-Year-Old Child Who Has African Ancestry