Jill, 78 years old, and Henry, 80 years old, have been married for 58 years. Although they have family members who do the grocery shopping, Jill does most of the cooking. Unfortunately, Jill and Henry both have dentures that fit poorly. They are unable to chew raw foods or tougher cuts of meats. Their diet primarily consists of soft foods such as potatoes, gelatin, bread, macaroni, and eggs
Physical examination revealed that both Jill and Henry are emaciated with wasting muscles in the legs.
With the above food sources in mind, what nutrients are Jill and Henry not receiving?
Vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, and enough total calories.
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