Which of the Following Statements Concerning Nutrition and Older Adults

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning nutrition and older adults is true?

• A)Older adults who live in their own homes are more likely to be malnourished than older adults living in a nursing home.
• B)Older adults lose their desire for high-fat, salty foods.
• C)Meals served in long-term care institutions are usually more well balanced than foods eaten by older adults living at home.
• D)Many older adults are not aware of food assistance programs.

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Definitions:

Consistent Behaviors

Actions or responses that are uniform and stable over time in similar situations.

Learned Predisposition

An acquired tendency to respond in a consistent way to a given object or entity based on prior experiences and learning.

Favorable Way

A manner or approach that is advantageous, beneficial, or creates positive outcomes.

Maslow Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that categorizes human needs into a five-tier model, ranging from basic (physiological) needs to higher-level (self-actualization) needs.