Sam and Marge Are Both in Their 80s and Live

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Essay

Sam and Marge are both in their 80s and live on a limited income in a medium-sized city.They usually eat at home and have almost the same diet every day of the week.They are finding that shopping and preparing three meals a day takes a lot of their energy.Marge especially has lost interest in cooking and sometimes only has tea and toast for dinner.Because neither Sam nor Marge drives,shopping means a bus trip to the store and back,along with walking several blocks.How do the nutritional needs of an older couple like Sam and Marge differ from those of middle-aged people?

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Definitions:

Return on Investment

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Revenues and Expenses

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