Mrs. Hartzell is a 34-year-old patient who has presented for nutritional counseling because she is a vegetarian. Deficiency of which of the following is a concern in the vegetarian diet? A) Ascorbic acid B) Vitamin B₁₂ C) Folate D) Fiber

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The nutrients that may be deficient in a vegetarian diet, if not carefully planned, include proteins, calcium, iron, vitamin B₁₂, and vitamin D.

Mrs Hartzell Is a 34-Year-Old Patient Who Has Presented for Nutritional