Which of the Following Statements Is True About Nutrition in Elderly

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about nutrition in elderly patients?

• A) People over the age of 30 should decrease their caloric intake by 10% to 15%.
• B) Elderly patients do not require as much protein as younger patients.
• C) Elderly patients should increase their intake of high-fiber foods.
• D) Energy and metabolic requirements usually increase with age.
• E) Elderly patients should restrict their fluid intake to avoid nocturia.

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Definitions:

Accounting Equation

The accounting equation, Assets = Liabilities + Equity, is the fundamental formula in accounting, ensuring that a company's balance sheet is balanced.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities, representing the owners' share.

Assets

Resources owned or controlled by a business or an individual that are expected to produce positive economic value.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts owed by a business to others that must be settled over time through the transfer of economic benefits.