Ms. Salmendos asks you, Who are vitamins meant for, and why is it ...

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Ms. Salmendos asks you, Who are vitamins meant for, and why is it such a big business if people do not need supplements?

Question 2

List assessment data to be collected.

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Answer to Question 1

Some people may have marginal deficiencies if they suffer from chronic illnesses, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or cancer, or have medical conditions that limit food intake.

Answer to Question 2

Baseline characteristics: weight, lab or diagnostic findings, caloric intake, economic status (for use when planning foods), perception of the plan, cultural or religious dietary restrictions, beliefs in relation to misinformation or misconceptions, measurement of fat, etc.