Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease.Kati is at greatest risk of
_____ malabsorption.
a. macronutrient
b. water-soluble vitamin
c. B vitamin
d. sodium, potassium, and chloride
e. amino acid
a
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false