TASK: Select a vitamin or mineral and address the associated question(s).  AVOID DUPLICATES--scan your peers' posts before making your selection.  To that end, be sure to label your subject heading with the selected vitamin/mineral.
Imagine you are attending your yearly health risk assessment. When you came to the appointment, you thought you had a proper diet and were of average health. It turns out, the doctor that examines you has a special interest in nutrition. She notices some inconsistencies with what you discuss with her and suggests that you may have a deficiency or toxicity of your selected vitamin or mineral. Your post should include the following information:
Based upon the vitamin or mineral that you have chosen, what were your doctors observations and diagnosis?
Do you have a toxicity or deficiency? Explain any disorders associated with the deficiency or toxicity.
Briefly describe what your recommended daily allowance based upon your profile (sex, ag