What Is a Feature of Zinc Nutrition in the Elderly

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is a feature of zinc nutrition in the elderly?

• A)Zinc intake is insufficient in older people.
• B)Excess zinc from supplements blunts the taste buds.
• C)Zinc deficiency stimulates the appetite for high-fat foods.
• D)Most medications affect zinc excretion but not absorption.

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