Which food would the nurse encourage the patient to include in a diet as a source of folate?

Q: Which foods will the nurse help the client with vitamin B12 deficiency to increase in the diet?

Foods that are rich in both folic acid and vitamin B12 include the following: Eggs. Meat. Poultry.

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Why are folic acid and vitamin B12 so important

Folic Acid and vitamin B12 are needed for body functioning and for normal growth A lack of these vitamins causes a type of anaemia called megaloblastic anaemia

Causes of folic acid deficiency

Poor eating habits
Poor absorption
Increased requirements e.g. due to growth or pregnancy
Certain types of medication
Certain disease conditions
Alcoholism
Oral contraceptives (the "pill")

Symptoms of folic acid deficiency

Poor growth
Smooth, red and painful tongue
Stomach and intestinal problems e.g. diarrhoea, constipation
No appetite
Fatigue / tiredness

Foods rich in folic acid

Meat	Legumes	Starches	Fruit and vegetables
Liver (best source0	Dried beans	Whole grain breads	Spinach
Chicken giblets	Lentils	Wheat flour	Beetroot
Kidney	Split peas (Dahls)	Potato	Brussel Sprouts
Egg yolk	Soya Products	Sweet potato	Broccoli
	Almonds		Cabbage
	Nuts		Asparagus
			Banana
			Oranges
			Peaches

Important Guidelines

Include more foods that are high in Folic Acid in the diet
Fruit and vegetables should be eaten raw whenever possible as cooking destroys Folic Acid
Avoid alcohol in the diet as it leads to Folic Acid deficiency
Pregnant women have higher requirements for Folic Acid and should take Folic Acid supplements as advised by the doctor/dietician/nurse.
Increase the use of wheat flour and soya flour in baking and food preparation

Causes of vitamin B12 Deficiency

Eating a diet that contains no meat or animal products
Poor absorption due to certain disease conditions or surgery
Surgery to the stomach or intestine
Oral contraceptives (the "pill")
Smoking

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Similar symptoms to that of Folic Acid deficiency (see above) including:

Nerve damage
Numbness in hands and feet
Tingling (pins and needles) in hands and feet
Weakness in legs
Pale skin
Poor memory
Poor muscle coordination

Foods rich in Vitamin B12

Meat: liver best source; beef/mutton; chicken; pork/ham; fish, whole egg
Dairy products: milk; cheese; yoghurt; maas

Important Guidelines

Include more foods high in Vitamin B12 in the diet
Liver should be included more often in the diet as it is an excellent source of Vitamin B12, folic acid, iron and other important nutrients
Strict vegetarians, who do not have any dairy products, may require Vitamin B12 supplements

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What foods should the nurse include as high in folate?

Sources of Folate. Folate is naturally present in a wide variety of foods, including vegetables (especially dark green leafy vegetables), fruits and fruit juices, nuts, beans, peas, seafood, eggs, dairy products, meat, poultry, and grains (Table 2) [4,12].

Which food does the nurse encourage the patient to include in a diet as a source of folate quizlet?

A pregnant patient is diagnosed with folic acid deficiency anemia. The primary health care provider prescribes oral folic acid (Folvite). What other instructions will the nurse give the patient to promote health? "Include fruits and green vegetables in your diet."

Which foods will the nurse include when suggesting dietary sources of iron to a client with anemia quizlet?

The client with iron deficiency anemia should increase intake of foods that are naturally high in iron. The best sources of dietary iron are red meat, liver and other organ meats, blackstrap molasses, and oysters.