You Have Noticed That Your Gums Bleed Easily Every Time

question 73

Multiple Choice

You have noticed that your gums bleed easily every time you brush your teeth.But you have been drinking lots of milk lately,and your usual daily meals include oatmeal,macaroni and cheese,and steak and eggs.Your bleeding gums are most likely a result of a nutritional deficiency in

• A) ascorbic acid.
• B) calcium.
• C) folic acid.
• D) vitamin B₁₂.
• E) iron.

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