Question

Pull together information from Chapter 1 about the different food groups and the significant sources of vitamins shown in the figures throughout Chapter 8. List and provide supportive reasoning about the main vitamins that might be lacking in the diet of a client who reports the following:

a.    Client 1: Dislikes leafy, green vegetables

b.    Client 2: Never uses milk, milk products, or cheese

c.     Client 3: Follows a very low-fat diet

d.    Client 4: Eats a fruit or vegetable once a day

e.    What additional information would help you pinpoint problems with vitamin intake for each of the clients?

Answer 1

A. The client who dislikes leafy , green vegetables will have deficiency of vitamin K because green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin k .

B. The client who never uses milk, milk products or cheese will have deficiency of vitamin D because milk products are rich in vitamin D and calcium .

C. The client who follows a very low-fat diet will have a deficiency of fat soluble vitamins because fat diets have fat soluble vitamins .

d. The client who eats a fruit or vegetable once a day will have a deficiency of vitamin A and C because these are found in rich amount in fruits and vegetables .