Health care providers working with children who are following a vegetarian diet should pay special attention to their intakes of protein, essential fatty acids, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin C, and _____.

A. magnesium
B. vitamin B12
C. vitamin B6
D. vitamin E
E. sodium


Answer: B

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