Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa Are in Their Late 20s

question 15

Multiple Choice

Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both have parents that are experiencing a loss of vitality. Juan's mom has a curved back, and Rosa's mother is obese. Juan's dad is experiencing depression and Rosa's father has macular degeneration. Juan and Rosa have many questions about how to avoid these conditions in their future if possible. Let's answer their questions to see if we can help them. Juan's father has been depressed ever since he retired and has lost his interest in eating. What can be done to help him?

• A) Suggest that Juan's father start eating a diet rich in the herb echinacea.
• B) Make sure Juan's father takes a multivitamin with ephedra for extra energy.
• C) Encourage Juan's father and mother to eat at their community center with their friends.
• D) Make sure Juan's father drinks at least 6-8 glasses of water each day.
• E) All of the above are recommended.

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