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A. Lactose intolerance is more related to the absence of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down lactose (milk sugar) and can occur in individuals regardless of their dietary choices.
B. Vegan diets may lack sufficient intake of absorbable iron, as plant-based sources of iron (non-heme iron) are not as readily absorbed by the body compared to heme iron found in animal products. This can put vegans at a higher risk of iron deficiency.
C. Diabetes risk is influenced by various factors, including genetics and lifestyle, rather than specifically by following a vegan diet.
D. Pneumonia risk is not directly associated with following a vegan diet but can be influenced by overall health, immune function, and exposure to pathogens.

A. Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition that occurs when a child is weaned from breast milk and lacks sufficient protein intake.
B. Lactose intolerance refers to the body's inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk, leading to gastrointestinal symptoms when dairy products are consumed.
C. Amino acid poisoning is an acute condition caused by excessive intake of a specific amino acid beyond the body's capacity to metabolize it, resulting in toxicity.
D. Malnutrition is a general term referring to inadequate nutrition, which can encompass various conditions, including kwashiorkor.