Which of the Following Statements About Malnutrition in Older Adults

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about malnutrition in older adults is true?

• A) Roughly 1% of community-dwelling older adults are malnourished.
• B) Advanced age alone is a risk factor for malnutrition.
• C) For older adults, obesity is a greater risk factor than malnutrition for lengthy hospital stays.

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