Case Study

BD is a 15 yo female who is seen by her physician for her yearly check up. The physician determines that BD has microcytic anemia. Her diet recall is as follows:

B- bagel with cream cheese D- 1 cup of pasta

6 oz milk ½ cup tomato sauce

L- turkey sandwich on whole-wheat bread 2 pieces garlic bread

lettuce 8 oz iced tea

mayonnaise S- apple

potato chips

8 oz iced tea

-The registered dietitian recommends iron supplements for BD She should also educate BD on _____, given it is a common complaint when using iron supplements

Question

Case Study

BD is a 15 yo female who is seen by her physician for her yearly check up. The physician determines that BD has microcytic anemia. Her diet recall is as follows:
B- bagel with cream cheese	D- 1 cup of pasta
6 oz milk	½ cup tomato sauce
L- turkey sandwich on whole-wheat bread	2 pieces garlic bread
lettuce	8 oz iced tea
mayonnaise	S- apple
potato chips
8 oz iced tea

-The registered dietitian recommends iron supplements for BD She should also educate BD on _____, given it is a common complaint when using iron supplements

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Constipation is a common complaint when using iron supplements, and the dietitian should educate BD about it. None of the other options are relevant to the recommendation for iron supplements. Constipation is a common side effect of iron supplements and should be addressed with education on dietary and lifestyle modifications to alleviate this symptom. The other options listed are not relevant or common concerns with iron supplement use.