A short-stature female (5'2")was not consistently eating two or three meals a day.She usually had a piece of toast and coffee with cream and sugar at breakfast and never could quite eat all of her home-delivered noon meal.What dietary supplement would you recommend?

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Since the individual is not consistently eating two or three meals a day and is potentially not getting all the necessary nutrients, a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement designed for the elderly would help ensure that she is getting sufficient micronutrients. Calcium and magnesium supplements would not address her overall nutrient intake, and folate, vitamin B12, and iron supplements would only target specific nutrients instead of providing a more comprehensive solution.

A Short-Stature Female (5'2")was Not Consistently Eating Two or Three