Table I

Nutritional problems in fictive teenage cases and proper dietary guidelines including possible dietary supplements (DS) to correct the nutritional state

CaseFictive teenager’s description on blog textNutritional status behind the fictive teenager’s descriptionsCorrect instruction for the use of DS problems
AnneShe thinks that she has lactose intolerance. She is a vegan. She uses multivitamin preparations and vitamin CAnemia and problems with the rational use of supplemental ironDietary counseling and adding vitamin B12 as a supplement to daily diet. The proper use of iron supplementation
AnttiHe has an idea to replace meals with DSAnorexia nervosaDietary and psychological counseling where emphasis is on balanced eating and no need for DS. He is encouraged to self-acceptance
NikoHe is uncertain about getting enough protein from his daily dietDistorted big muscles idealsDietary counseling on protein contents of different foods and healthy snacking. Niko is encouraged to eat more food (such as low-fat milk, cheese and yogurt which have high protein content). Also a critical attitude toward advertisements is advised
MillaShe appreciates appearance. She wants to be thin. She consumes a variety of vitamin B preparations and she only has certain foods. She is veganDistorted beauty ideals and the unnecessary use of a wide variety of vitamin B preparationsDiscussions about beauty ideals, the need for more food, the need for vitamin B12
SanniShe has milk, egg and fish allergiesAllergyDietary counseling due to an elimination diet. DS is needed. Also a critical attitude toward the advertising is emphasized

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