Some teens decide to consume a vegetarian diet.Which of the following nutrients is most likely to be deficient in a vegetarian diet?

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Iron is most likely to be deficient in a vegetarian diet because the most readily absorbable form of iron, heme iron, is found in animal products. Vegetarians can obtain non-heme iron from plant sources, but it is not as easily absorbed by the body.

Some Teens Decide to Consume a Vegetarian Diet