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. These symptoms indicate a deficiency of _____.

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The symptoms described are indicative of a deficiency in vitamin D, which can result from reduced sunlight exposure, and vitamin B12, which can be due to a decreased intake of meat, a common source of B12. Difficulty concentrating can also be a symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency.

An Elderly Woman in a Nursing Home No Longer Goes