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I eat only salad for lunch n dinner.which vitamin supplement should i take so that my body is not deficient of vitamins.i eat yogurt n apple for b'fas?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Diet: More important than vitamins is a source of protein which seems to be missing from your diet.

Answered 3/15/2014

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