Zinc deficiency has been found to occur in comorbid disease states (e.g. chronic

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Zinc deficiency has been found to occur in comorbid disease states (e.g. chronic renal disease, chronic liver disease, and malabsorption syndrome). Elderly individuals may also have increased likelihood of zinc deficiency. What reason(s) may contribute to this? (Select all that apply) Not enough sun exposure Decreased number of bacteria in the colon that produce zinc Decreased immune function General reduction in caloric and animal-protein intakes Poor appetite SubmitP Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 5 attempts remaining

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In the question, reasons causing zinc deficiency has been asked

Sunlight and zinc are not related, colon bacteria cannot absorb zinc from food,Decreased Immune function is result of zinc deficiency not its cause

So, the correct responses are 4 and 5 only

i.e. general reduction in animal and protein intake and poor appetite

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