A major nutrition-related consequence of CF is _____.
A) malabsorption of nutrients due to the lack of pancreatic enzymes
B) gluten sensitivity
C) lactose intolerance
D) the inability to break down protein
E) low blood glucose

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CF impairs the function of the pancreas, leading to the lack of pancreatic enzymes necessary for digestion and absorption of nutrients from food, particularly fat-soluble vitamins and protein. This leads to malabsorption and malnutrition.

A Major Nutrition-Related Consequence of CF Is _____