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VITAMIN DEFICIENCY - Coggle Diagram
VITAMIN DEFICIENCY
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Definition
Vitamin deficiency anemia is a lack of healthy red blood cells caused when you have lower than normal amounts of certain vitamins.
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Aetology
vitamins linked to vitamin deficiency anemia include folate, vitamin B-12 and vitamin C. Vitamin deficiency anemia can occur if you don't eat enough foods containing folate, vitamin B-12 or vitamin C, or it can occur if your body has trouble absorbing or processing these vitamins.
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Risk factors
Your diet contains little to no natural vitamin food sources, such as meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables. Vegetarians who don't eat dairy products and vegans, who don't eat any foods from animals, may fall into this category.
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You're pregnant, and you aren't taking a multivitamin. Folic acid supplements are especially important during pregnancy.