elect all that applyWhich nutrients are vegans most likely to be low in? Multiple select question.vitamin Dvitamin Cvitamin B12zinccalcium

Vegans often have specific dietary restrictions that can lead to deficiencies in certain nutrients. Here’s an analysis of each nutrient listed in your question:

1. Vitamin D: Vegans may be low in vitamin D, particularly because this vitamin is primarily found in animal-based foods. While some plant-based sources exist (like fortified foods or UV-exposed mushrooms), sunlight exposure is also a significant source, which some vegans may lack.

2. Vitamin C: This nutrient is abundant in many fruits and vegetables, which are staples in a vegan diet. Therefore, vegans are generally not low in vitamin C.

3. Vitamin B12: This vitamin is primarily found in animal products, making it one of the most critical nutrients that vegans need to supplement or obtain from fortified foods because it is essential for nerve function and blood cell production.

4. Zinc: While zinc can be found in plant foods like legumes and whole grains, it is often less bioavailable than the zinc in animal products. This can lead to lower levels in some vegans.

5. Calcium: Vegans can obtain calcium from fortified plant milks, tofu, and certain green vegetables. However, if these are not adequately included in the diet, vegans may be at risk for lower calcium levels.

Conclusion

Given this analysis, the nutrients that vegans are most likely to be low in are Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.