A client reports that an adolescent family member has started a vegan diet. Which additions to meals should the nurse recommend to help ensure that the adolescent does not become iron-deficient?

Question

1. Tofu.
2. Soybeans.
3. Brewer's yeast.
4. Raisins.
5. Okra.
6. Apples.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,4
Rationale 1: While all these options are good ones for someone on a vegan diet, the ones that would best prevent iron deficiency include tofu, with 1.9 mg of iron in a cup.
Rationale 2: While all these options are good ones for someone on a vegan diet, the ones that would best prevent iron deficiency include soybeans, with 2.8 mg of iron in 3 ounces.
Rationale 3: There is no information to determine the amount of iron in Brewer's yeast.
Rationale 4: While all these options are good ones for someone on a vegan diet, the ones that would best prevent iron deficiency include raisins, with 3.5 mg of iron in two thirds of a cup.
Rationale 5: Okra does not have an appreciable amount of iron.