Mark Is a 12-Year-Old Boy with Cystic Fibrosis

question 25

Multiple Choice

Mark is a 12-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis.Malabsorption of fat is a side effect of this condition.As a result,deficiency of the fat-soluble vitamins must be closely monitored and treated.This would be an example of which of the following?

• A) Primary nutrient deficiency
• B) Secondary nutrient deficiency
• C) Tertiary nutrient deficiency
• D) Systemic nutrient deficiency