Adventurers attempting to recreate the Polynesians' months- or years-long trips across the ocean would likely carry _______ with them to avoid the ascorbic acid deficiency called _______.
A) corn; beriberi
B) meat; kwashiorkor
C) liver; pellagra
D) citrus fruits; scurvy
E) dairy products; rickets

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Citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons, are a good source of vitamin C, which is needed to prevent scurvy. Adventurers attempting long trips across the ocean would be at risk of developing scurvy due to a lack of access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Other options listed, such as corn, meat, liver, and dairy products, would not be effective in preventing scurvy.

Adventurers Attempting to Recreate the Polynesians' Months- or Years-Long Trips