Martha the mother of a 13 month old infant brings her child to the clinic because his skin has turned orange Why does the pediatrician inquire about the child's diet?

Answer 1

Because the orange color may be from eating too much carotene (a pigment found in vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes). The pigment is taken into the skin, and the characteristic color is seen in many infants with diets high in carotene.