Deon has pancreatic cancer. His BMI is 14.2, and he's lost a substantial amount of subcutaneous fat. Based on this information, Deon has ________.

A. elevated visceral fat
B. increased urinary nitrogen output in response to the lack of subcuteous fat
C. vitamin toxicity disorders, especially those associated with the fat-soluble vitamins
D. numerous bruises on his body, especially his arms and legs


Answer: D

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