Cystic fibrosis increases the risk of vitamin E deficiency because:
a. vitamin E use increases in the body.
b. fat absorption is reduced.
c. vitamin E excretion increases.
d. vitamin E-containing foods taste bitter to affected individuals
Ans: b. fat absorption is reduced.
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