Yes. B12 deficiency is a concern for Mr. Jones. The reason for this is due to the fact that he's old and also because he's a vegan. Because he's a vegan, he doesn't eat meat and therefore, doesn't get the nutrients he ought to get from the animals which makes him deficient in B12.

List three nutritional recommendations for Mr. Jones.

The nutritional recommendations for Mr. Jones include:

• Foods that are fortified with B12 such as nutritional yeast and soya milk should be added to his meal.

• A B12 supplement should be added to his medication.

• It'll be beneficial if he supplement to-fu to his meal due to the fact that he's vegan.

What guidance should be given to Mr. Jones?

The guidance that should be given to Mr. Jones is that he should be encouraged to eat balanced diet and eat foods fortified with B12.

Discuss the effect of anticoagulant medications on overall blood clotting and any vitamins involved in this process.

Anticoagulants are the medicines that are used to prevent blood clots. They are given to people so that their risk of developing serious health conditions like heart attacks and Stokes can be reduced. Vitamin K also helps in producing same proteins.

What nutritional advice should be given to Mr. Jones while on anticoagulant medication?

Mr Jones should be consistent with his intake of vitamin K.

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