Question

question
a vegan mom is feeding her child all sorts of vegetables. after a while, she notices that her sons skin is taking on a shade of yellow to orange. as a concerned mother and thinking that the child might have jaundice she pays a visit to the pediatrician. after examining the child the doctor assures the mother that theres nothing wrong with the child and her sons skin color is the result of his diet. what might be the cause of the childs change in skin color?
select all that apply
he ate too many apples
child has carotinosis
vegetable high in carotene
the child was misdiagnosed

Explanation:

Carotenosis is a condition where high - intake of carotene - rich foods (like many vegetables) can cause the skin to turn yellow - orange. Apples do not cause this skin discoloration, and the doctor's diagnosis is likely correct as it's a known dietary - related skin change.

Answer:

B. Child has carotinosis, C. Vegetable high in carotene