The DRI committee recommends that adults aged 51 years and older obtain 2.4 micrograms of vitamin B₁₂ daily and that vitamin B₁₂-fortified foods (such as fortified cereals) or supplements be used to meet much of the DRI recommended intake.Mrs.Wylie should be placed on a vitamin B₁₂ supplement because:

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Mrs. Wylie should be placed on a vitamin B12 supplement because all of the options listed support the need for supplementation. Neurologic symptoms consistent with vitamin B12 deficiency indicate a potential deficiency, antacid use can impair the absorption of vitamin B12, and adults over 50 years old are recommended to obtain 2.4 micrograms of vitamin B12 daily, which may be difficult to achieve through diet alone. Therefore, a vitamin B12 supplement would be the best choice for Mrs. Wylie.

The DRI Committee Recommends That Adults Aged 51 Years and Older