An elderly woman in a nursing home no longer goes outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, has reduced her meat intake because her dentures don't fit well, and has recently been having difficulty concentrating on conversations with others. This may be leading to a deficiency of which vitamins?

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The elderly woman's lack of exposure to sunlight suggests a vitamin D deficiency, while her reduced meat intake due to poorly-fitting dentures could lead to a vitamin B12 deficiency, which can affect concentration and cognitive function.

An Elderly Woman in a Nursing Home No Longer Goes