The nurse has been invited to speak about nutritional needs to a community group. What might a nurse say as an introduction to the topic of vitamins?
1. Vitamins were discovered about 50 years ago and have been the subject of intensive research only recently.
2. Vitamins are necessary for good health, but are needed in varying amounts.
3. Fortunately, the need for vitamins is greatest in children and diminishes as we age.
4. Achieving adequate vitamin intake is difficult, but everyone can learn how to do it.
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Rationale: All vitamins are necessary in the right balance for good health. They were discovered and named about a hundred years ago. Research about how they are used by the human body and what constitutes adequate intake has been ongoing since their discovery. Vitamins are needed across the lifespan, although the amounts vary by age and gender. A diet with variety, balance, and moderation will include adequate vitamins.
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