A child has rough skin, poor growth, and recurrent diarrhoea. The diet is very limited and contains little animal food. Which deficiency is most consistent with these findings?
Correct answer: A. Zinc deficiency
- A. Zinc deficiency
- B. Vitamin K deficiency
- C. Fluoride deficiency
- D. Vitamin B12 excess
Explanation
Zinc deficiency may cause poor growth, diarrhoea, reduced appetite, impaired immunity, and skin changes. Vitamin K deficiency is associated mainly with bleeding, while fluoride deficiency affects teeth and vitamin B12 excess is not a deficiency disorder.
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