Chase is concerned that Rhonda is not getting some essential vitamins because of her vegan diet. Which of the following vitamins should Rhonda consider supplementing
Chase and Rhonda are studying for the nutrition quiz on vitamins. Over the semester break Chase started taking several dietary supplements including an antioxidant, a multivitamin, and a B-complex supplement to help improve his energy level and nutrient status. Rhonda has been a vegan (consumes no animal products or by-products) for several months. As they study for their quiz they explore natural sources of the essential vitamins. Chase believes that Rhonda should be taking a multivitamin supplement because of her vegetarian lifestyle, but Rhonda believes that Chase is likely overdosing on some of the vitamin supplements. Help them study for their quiz and answer their questions about the need for vitamins.
Chase is concerned that Rhonda is not getting some essential vitamins because of her vegan diet. Which of the following vitamins should Rhonda consider supplementing due to the fact that its only natural food sources are animal products, animal by-products, and microorganisms?
a. Vitamin B6
b. Vitamin B12
c. Niacin
d. Vitamin E
b. B-12 ( only comes from animal sources, hence she needs to take supplementation or eat food that are fortified with B-12)
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