Melanie is a healthy 8-month-old baby who loves to eat carrots, peaches, apricots, and green beans. Recently, her skin turned yellow. Based on this information, Melanie has developed
A. kidney failure.
B. rickets.
C. pernicious anemia.
D. carotenemia.
Answer: D
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