10-05-2007, 07:52 PM
40-year-old, formerly obese woman presents to her physician. She was very proud of having lost 80 lbs. during
the previous 2 years, but now noticed that her "hair is falling out." On questioning, she reports having followed a
strict fat-free diet. Her alopecia is probably related to a deficiency of which of the following vitamins?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin E
E. Vitamin K
the previous 2 years, but now noticed that her "hair is falling out." On questioning, she reports having followed a
strict fat-free diet. Her alopecia is probably related to a deficiency of which of the following vitamins?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin E
E. Vitamin K