Question

Amanda is a 23-year-old nursing student who is very concerned about environmental pollution and believes in preserving nature and protecting wildlife. Therefore, Amanda has been a vegan for the past year. Her diet includes a variety of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, tofu, and soy milk. She takes no supplements (including no vitamin/mineral supplements); she does not drink alcoholic beverages or smoke. Amanda states that she would like to exercise but she "doesn't have the time". She spends most of her time attending class, studying, and participating in student government meetings.

Amanda is 5’5” and weighs 125 pounds. She states that lately she has noticed a feeling of fatigue when she climbs stairs. Amanda’s health history reveals no prior medical conditions or surgeries. You noted no abnormal physical findings during your examination.

list one vitamin that Amanda is at risk of deficiency due to the lack of this vitamin in a vegan diet. Explain why this nutrient may be lacking in a vegan diet. Provide at least 2 sentences in your explanation. Include a reference. If Amanda wants to continue her vegan diet, discuss two specific recommendations to prevent a deficiency of the vitamin discussed in Question 9. Include a reference.

Answer 1

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