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Title: In adults over age 80, the greatest dietary concern is
Post by: Coco on Jan 23, 2018
In adults over age 80, the greatest dietary concern is
 
  a. preventing weight gain.
  b. increasing lean body mass.
  c. maintaining adequate nutritional status.
  d. preventing coronary heart disease and cancer.


Title: In adults over age 80, the greatest dietary concern is
Post by: return127 on Jan 23, 2018
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The greatest dietary concern for adults over age 80 is maintaining adequate nutritional status to promote optimal health and quality of life. At this age, weight gain is rarely a problem. It is possible, but unlikely for them to increase their lean body mass. Preventing coronary heart disease and cancer is less of a concern at this age; in fact, too much concern about healthy eating can result in inadequate dietary intakes.