The nurse states that due to its abundance in food,thiamine deficiency in the United States is not common except in:

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Thiamine is commonly found in the American diet due to the fortification of food, but it is commonly deficient in individuals with chronic alcoholism, as alcohol interferes with thiamine absorption and metabolism. Chronic alcoholism is associated with liver disease, which can further exacerbate thiamine deficiency. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

The Nurse States That Due to Its Abundance in Food,thiamine