Registered Dietitian

Category - Nutrition Care

A vegan diet that includes soy products may be limited in which of the following nutrients?
  1. Vitamin C and beta-carotene
  2. DHA and EPA
  3. Vitamin B12 and calcium
  4. Soluble fiber and isoflavones
Explanation
Answer: B - The limiting nutrients in a vegan diet that includes soy products are DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), which are found primarily in seafood and other animal foods. DHA and EPA can be obtained in the vegan diet through use of flaxseed oil and walnuts.
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