The Text Recommends That the Best Advice for an Older

question 33

Multiple Choice

The text recommends that the best advice for an older adult trying to maintain his or her digestive functioning is to:

• A) take laxatives and other digestive aids on a regular basis.
• B) add higher levels of saturated fats to their diets.
• C) eat a diet that includes a relative balance among nutrients.
• D) add more salt to the diet to increase salivary flow.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

The state of being nervous, fretful, or uneasy due to an event whose outcome is uncertain.

Fear

An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, leading to a desire to avoid or confront the source of fear.

Impulsive Behaviour

Actions performed with little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.

Personality Disorder

A mental condition marked by persistent patterns of behavior, thought, and emotional experience that are maladaptive and significantly diverge from what is considered normal within the person's culture, manifesting in various situations.