Title: Discussion 3 Case Study
Course: DES 2710 General and Oral Nutrition > Section: Module Four

Use this case to answer the questions and guide your responses.

Tiffany Spencer has just returned home after graduating from college. She made the decision to adopt the vegan lifestyle about six months ago. Tiffany reports that she has lost about 15 pounds and feels great. You note from her intraoral examination that her gingiva is erythematous and tends to bleed easily. Her plaque score is in the fair range. You also note that she has several new carious lesions since her last appointment. When you ask her about her diet she reports that she eats mainly bread, cereal, rice and some fruits and vegetables. There appears to be no protein in her diet. When you ask her about protein intake she responds that as a vegan she cannot eat meat.

1- What nutrient deficiencies is Tiffany at risk for with her current eating patterns?

2- What recommendations can you make to Tiffany to make sure that she gets the essential amino acids that she needs in her diet?

3- What does Tiffany need to know about protein and oral health?

4- Search the internet for sources for vegans that can help Tiffany make good choices when planning her meals.

5- Do you think that all vegetarians are at risk for nutrient deficiencies? Why or why not?

Provide a rationale and site research to support your post. Cite any references in APA style that you use to develop your answer. Be sure to read and respond to at least two of your classmates' posts. Each student should post to (2) different learners. Post must be substantive at least 150-200 word count.  25 pts