Goals for an individual with folate- or vitamin B12-deficiency anemia should be determined in conjunction with the client and should be specific to the individual. Goals that are set should be time-sensitive, easily measured and achievable by the nutrition intervention. Both short-term and long-term goals may be set. Examples of short- and long-term goals include:
- to take vitamin B12 supplements on a daily basis, as prescribed
- to ensure that the vegan diet contains an adequate