Which vitamin supplements are necessary for children with cystic fibrosis?
a. Vitamin C and calcium
b. Vitamins B6 and B12
c. Magnesium
d. Vitamins A, D, E, and K
D
Fat-soluble vitamins are poorly absorbed because of deficient pancreatic enzymes in children with cystic fibrosis; therefore, supplements are necessary. Vitamin C and calcium are not fat soluble. B6 and B12 are not fat-soluble vitamins. Magnesium is not a vitamin.
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