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What is the primary reason for the reduced intake of proteins, vitamins, and minerals in old age?
What is the primary reason for the reduced intake of proteins, vitamins, and minerals in old age?
- Reduced sense of smell (correct)
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Loss in the number of cells
- Chemical changes in collagen
What effect does reduced acidity have on the absorption of calcium and iron in the elderly?
What effect does reduced acidity have on the absorption of calcium and iron in the elderly?
- No effect on absorption
- Reduces absorption (correct)
- Causes allergic reactions
- Enhances absorption
Why are fats poorly tolerated by the elderly?
Why are fats poorly tolerated by the elderly?
- They increase appetite
- They retard gastric evacuation (correct)
- They cause allergic reactions
- They enhance digestion
What is the recommended approach for the elderly to manage their food intake as their lifestyle becomes more sedentary?
What is the recommended approach for the elderly to manage their food intake as their lifestyle becomes more sedentary?
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How does aging affect the production of the enzyme lipase in the pancreas?
How does aging affect the production of the enzyme lipase in the pancreas?
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