An Older Adult Who Lives Alone but Who Only Has

question 37

Multiple Choice

An older adult who lives alone but who only has access to larger packages of food can best use food wisely and avoid waste by:

• A) eating larger quantities of food at each sitting.
• B) inviting a friend for a meal.
• C) shopping at convenience stores.
• D) giving the leftover food to a pet.
• E) decreasing overall food intake.

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