What Describes a Common Risk Factor for Malnutrition in Older

question 56

Multiple Choice

What describes a common risk factor for malnutrition in older adults?

• A) persistent diarrhea
• B) eating disorders
• C) economic hardship
• D) residence at an assisted-living community
• E) care of pets

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, gradually influencing the characteristics of their species.

Allele Frequency

The proportion of all copies of a gene in a population that are of a given allele variant.

Dominant Allele

An allele that is always expressed when it is present, regardless of whether it is homozygous or heterozygous. Compare with recessive allele.

Aa Genotypes

A term referring to individuals with a heterozygous genotype, possessing two different alleles (A and a) at a single genetic locus.