performance scale a scale that measures a patient's performance status, serving as a prognostic indicator of seriousness of disease or disability. The most widely used scale is the Karnofsky scale.
Foods with high B-6 content include whole grains, whole-grain cereals, liver, bananas, green beans, carrots, chicken, eggs, meat, fish, spinach, walnuts and sunflower seeds. The need for vitamin B-6 increases in proportion to the amount of protein consumed.
â¢ Vitamin B12 is found only in animal foods and fortified foods. People who avoid all animal products should look for meat alternatives, such as soy products fortified with vitamin B 12.â¢ Ten to thirty percent of older people may not absorb vitamin B 12 well. Vitamin B12 is found only in animal foods and fortified foods. People who avoid all animal products should look for meat alternatives, such as soy products fortified with vitamin B 12.