Factors That Can Interfere with the Intake of Balanced Nutrition

question 16

Multiple Choice

Factors that can interfere with the intake of balanced nutrition in older adults include:

• A) depression.
• B) chronologic age.
• C) amount of stored body fat.
• D) use of multivitamins.

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Definitions:

Habituated

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus or environment, leading to a decrease in response.

Temporarily Suppresses

Refers to the short-term inhibition or reduction of a function, action, or condition.

Bad Behavior

Actions or conduct that are inappropriate, unacceptable, or not in accordance with societal norms or expectations.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement or punishment, prompting an increase in the likelihood of a specific response.