The nurse is caring for a client who is a vegan and has developed B12 deficiency. Which foods does the nurse encourage the client to include in the diet?
a. Fortified cereals and tofu
b. Pumpkin seeds and blackstrap molasses
c. Kale, spinach, and whole grain bread
d. Strawberries and sweet red peppers
A
Megaloblastic anemia is caused by lack of folic acid and vitamin B12 in the diet. Vegans are sus-ceptible to this and need to include fortified cereals, soy beverages, or meat substitutes in their diets. The other foods listed are not good sources of folic acid and vitamin B12.
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