Developing a protocol to manage a nutritional deficiency

Developing a protocol to manage a nutritional deficiency

Imagine that you are a WIC (Women’s, Infant & Children) nutritionist working at the local county health department. A female in her mid-twenties was referred to you because she not only qualified for the WIC program due to her previous pregnancy (her child is now 16 months old and is
formula/bottle fed), but also because she is planning to become pregnant in a few months. Her name is Jane, and she was referred to you because her previous OB/GYN annual exam and blood test results revealed that she is severely anemic. What protocol would you design to help Jane manage her nutritional deficiency? What other foods or vitamin and/or mineral supplements would you recommend to Jane? Why?
Requirements
This Assignment needs to be at least 2 pages in length (around 500 words), written in APA format, and must include at least two references.
Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:
Describe the general characteristics of vitamins. Indicate population groups for whom vitamin-mineral supplements may be necessary.
Explain the role of minerals in regulating body processes.
Discuss factors that affect the absorption of minerals.
Describe the clinical effects of a deficiency or excess of each mineral.
Grading Rubric:
1. Design a realistic protocol to help Jane manage her nutritional deficiency.
2. Recommend other foods or vitamin and supplements to Jane.
3. Justify reasoning for your decisions by including outside references.