A 1-year-old child is on a pure vegetarian (vegan) diet. This diet requires supplementation with what?
a. Niacin
b. Folic acid
c. Vitamins D and B12
d. Vitamins C and E
ANS: C
Pure vegetarian (vegan) diets eliminate any food of animal origin, including milk and eggs. These diets require supplementation with many vitamins, especially vitamin B6, vitamin B12, riboflavin, vitamin D, iron, and zinc. Niacin, folic acid, and vitamins C and E are readily obtainable from foods of vegetable origin.
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