Susan is a 15-year-old who likes fruits, some vegetables, and breads (whole-grain and enriched) but refuses to consume milk, seafood, and eggs. A recent doctor visit revealed normal hemoglobin and plasma ferritin levels. What would you advise?
a. A folate supplement (400 micrograms/day)
b. A vitamin D supplement (400 IU/day)
c. An iron supplement (10 mg/day)
d. No changes in nutrient intake
b
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