Alcohol can lead to nutrient deficiencies because:
A) alcohol accounts for about 50% of the daily caloric intake in heavy drinkers.
B) a heavy drinker's diet often provides too little thiamin and vitamins A and C.
C) alcohol is an "empty-calorie" food.
D) alcohol in excess is directly toxic to body tissues.
E) All of the above
E
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