The children of a sedentary 90-year-old ask how to combat malnutrition in their parent. What would be the best response to this question?

A) Make meal time as enjoyable as possible.
B) Feed the parent only heart-healthy food.
C) Give the parent a liquid dietary supplement twice a day.
D) Feed the parent before the rest of the family.


A
Feedback:
There are various strategies that may be used to encourage adequate intake. They include making mealtime as enjoyable as possible, encourage family participation, and honoring their food preference.

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