TR5 Case Study: Gertrude: Module 5
What could be Gertrude's problem? - ANSShe could have another type of anemia besides iron
deficiency anemia.
Gertrude's European ancestry could increase her risk of having low folate status if she exposed
her skin to excess sunlight (UV radiation). - ANSTrue
Gertrude's anemia is probably not due to a vitamin B12 deficiency, because vitamin B12 is
found in animal food sources and Gertrude eats plenty of these. - ANSTrue
What is most likely causing Gertrude's anemia? A deficiency of ________. - ANS...
What foods in Gertrude's diet are lacking in the nutrient(s) that she needs to correct her
anemia? - ANSDark Green Vegetables
How could you confirm the cause of Gertrude's nutritional deficiency? - ANSAll of these
Gertrude's unborn baby is at risk for spina bifida. - ANSTrue
Henry could have a vitamin B12 deficiency because he doesn't consume animal products and
doesn't take a vitamin B12 supplement. - ANSTrue
Henry can correct his deficiency and maintain his vegan lifestyle by - ANStaking a vitamin B12
supplement; eating foods that are designed for vegans and have vitamin B12 added to them.
Why did it take three years before Henry's deficiency showed up? - ANSVitamin B12 can be
stored long term in the liver.
What could be Gertrude's problem? - ANSShe could have another type of anemia besides iron
deficiency anemia.
Gertrude's European ancestry could increase her risk of having low folate status if she exposed
her skin to excess sunlight (UV radiation). - ANSTrue
Gertrude's anemia is probably not due to a vitamin B12 deficiency, because vitamin B12 is
found in animal food sources and Gertrude eats plenty of these. - ANSTrue
What is most likely causing Gertrude's anemia? A deficiency of ________. - ANS...
What foods in Gertrude's diet are lacking in the nutrient(s) that she needs to correct her
anemia? - ANSDark Green Vegetables
How could you confirm the cause of Gertrude's nutritional deficiency? - ANSAll of these
Gertrude's unborn baby is at risk for spina bifida. - ANSTrue
Henry could have a vitamin B12 deficiency because he doesn't consume animal products and
doesn't take a vitamin B12 supplement. - ANSTrue
Henry can correct his deficiency and maintain his vegan lifestyle by - ANStaking a vitamin B12
supplement; eating foods that are designed for vegans and have vitamin B12 added to them.
Why did it take three years before Henry's deficiency showed up? - ANSVitamin B12 can be
stored long term in the liver.
