Which population group is at highest risk of developing deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins due to impaired fat absorption?
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Correct answer: People with fat malabsorption such as cystic fibrosis or cholestasis
Patients with fat malabsorption (e.g., cystic fibrosis, cholestasis, intestinal disease) cannot adequately absorb dietary fats, compromising absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and predisposing to deficiency.
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