Patients older than age 70 are encouraged to choose fortified sources of vitamin B₁₂ because the synthetic form is better absorbed than naturally occurring vitamin B₁₂ in foods.

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The statement is not correct,but the reason is correct.This is an example of a synthetic form of a nutrient that is better absorbed than that from food.However,this recommendation applies to patients older than 50 years.The remainder of both the statement and reason are accurate.

Patients Older Than Age 70 Are Encouraged to Choose Fortified