People with diseases that result in the malabsorption of which nutrient are at risk for a vitamin D deficiency?
A) carbohydrate
B) fat
C) minerals
D) protein

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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it is absorbed in the presence of dietary fat. Therefore, people with diseases that result in the malabsorption of fat (such as cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, and Crohn's disease) are at risk for a vitamin D deficiency.

People with Diseases That Result in the Malabsorption of Which