Which Condition Is Not a Risk Factor for Malnutrition in Older

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which condition is not a risk factor for malnutrition in older adults? ​

• A)disease
• B)eating disorders
• C)economic hardship
• D)reduced social contact
• E)tooth loss or decay

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Definitions:

Autosome

Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome, involved in determining the genetic traits of an organism except for the sex.

Allele

One of two or more versions of a gene that determine variations in a hereditary characteristic.

Gamete

A mature haploid male or female germ cell which is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.

Chromosomes

Protein-based, threadlike formations present in the nuclei of plant and animal cells, consisting of a single DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule.