An example of someone who has a relatively high risk for vitamin deficiencies is a(n)
A) 45-year-old half marathon runner.
B) 85-year-old man living independently.
C) college-age woman living with roommates.
D) breastfed newborn.

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Subgroups of the population at risk for vitamin deficiencies include older adults because of decreased vitamin absorption and limited physical and economic resources to purchase and prepare food.Active middle-aged adults and college students usually consume enough food to ensure adequate vitamin intake.Vitamin deficiencies are rare among breastfed newborns.

An Example of Someone Who Has a Relatively High Risk