Which disorder arising from a nutritional deficiency are older adults who practice the Hindu faith at risk to develop?
a. Scurvy
b. Pellagra
c. Bleeding disorder
d. Iron deficiency anemia
D
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A Incorrect. Scurvy is a vitamin C deficiency, and sources of vitamin C such as citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli, and potatoes are permitted to followers of the Hindu faith.
B Incorrect. Pellagra is a deficiency in niacin. Although niacin is found in liver, red meat, and fish, it is also found in whole- and enriched-grain products.
C Incorrect. Bleeding disorders due to nutritional deficiencies are usually the result of a lack of vitamin K in the diet. Vitamin K is found in deep, green, leafy vegetables, soy beans, and vegetable oils, which are permitted to followers of the Hindu faith, as well as pork and liver, which are not.
D Correct. Because followers of the Hindu faith are vegetarians, they are at risk to develop iron deficiency anemia because their intake of iron (and zinc and cal-cium) tends to be low. This results in insufficient stores of iron and inhibits the completion of the hemoglobin molecule, vital for the transportation of oxygen throughout the body.
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