Which of the following is not a factor that commonly contributes to poor nutritional status among older adults?
1. Being very old (older than 85) or having Alzheimer's disease or other senile dementia
2. Food not being appealing due to changes in taste or inability to chew
3. Lack of knowledge or awareness of the importance of good nutrition
4. Limited/fixed income and poverty
5. Loneliness, depression, grief, and anxiety
ANS: 3
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