NUTRITION DISCUSSION
TASK: Select a vitamin or mineral and address the associated question(s)
Based upon the vitamin or mineral that you have chosen, what were your doctor’s observations and diagnosis?
Do you have a toxicity or deficiency? Explain any disorders associated with the deficiency or toxicity.
Briefly describe what your recommended daily allowance based upon your profile (sex, age, physical status, etc.) should be, your present intake estimate, and your action plan (adjustment in diet, etc.).
If left untreated, what might be some of the more serious long term and detrimental effects this might have on your body?
Which special populations (pregnant women, children, etc.) are most affected and why?
What other prevention, treatment, and safety measures might be beneficial to regulate your health?
