Which of the following individuals likely faces the highest risk of megaloblastic anemia?
A) A 69-year-old woman who takes ASA four times daily to treat her arthritis
B) A 44-year-old man who lost approximately 500 mL of blood in a workplace accident
C) A 21-year-old college student who lives a vegan lifestyle
D) An infant who is exclusively fed commercial baby formula
Ans: C
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Megaloblastic anemia is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12, which is found in most animal products. Commercial infant formulas do not lack vitamin B12, and acute or chronic blood loss does not result in megaloblastic anemia.
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