What are barriers to adequate nutrition for the older adult living independently? (Select all that apply.)
a. Difficulty chewing
b. Lack of transportation to shop
c. Use of quick frozen meals
d. Lack of motivation to cook
e. Sensory changes
ANS: A, B, D, E
The availability of quick frozen foods, which are easy to prepare, offer a source of better nutrition to the older adult.
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