All of the Following Factors Affect Elderly Adults' Nutrient Intake

question 8

Multiple Choice

All of the following factors affect elderly adults' nutrient intake except which one?

• A) Dental caries
• B) Lack of dental insurance
• C) Convenience foods
• D) Old age

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Definitions:

Hyphae

The long, thread-like structures that make up the body of fungi and some prokaryotic organisms.

Mycelia

A complex network of thread-like structures that form the vegetative part of fungi.

Mycorrhizae

Symbiotic associations between fungi and plant roots that facilitate nutrient exchange.

Siphons Sugars

The process by which some organisms, such as certain insects with specialized mouthparts, extract sugary fluids from plants.