A 45-year-old man comes to the physician because of numbness and tingling in his fingers and toes for the past month. He also describes difficulty with balance while walking. For the past 5 years, he eats only vegetables, fruits, and grains. Medical history is unremarkable. The patient takes no medications or nutritional supplements. He does not use tobacco or alcohol. his patient is at increased risk for deficiencies of which of the following nutrients?

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A 45-year-old man comes to the physician because of numbness and tingling in his fingers and toes for the past month. He also describes difficulty with balance while walking. For the past 5 years, he eats only vegetables, fruits, and grains.  Medical history is unremarkable.  The patient takes no medications or nutritional supplements.  He does not use tobacco or alcohol.  his patient is at increased risk for deficiencies of which of the following nutrients?

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Eductional Objective: A vegan diet is characterized by abstinence from all animal-sourced products. Individuals on a vegan diet are commonly deficient in calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B₁₂, and iron and may require supplementation.

A 45-Year-Old Man Comes to the Physician Because of Numbness