In adults over age 80, the greatest dietary concern is
a. preventing weight gain.
b. increasing lean body mass.
c. maintaining adequate nutritional status.
d. preventing coronary heart disease and cancer.
C
The greatest dietary concern for adults over age 80 is maintaining adequate nutritional status to promote optimal health and quality of life. At this age, weight gain is rarely a problem. It is possible, but unlikely for them to increase their lean body mass. Preventing coronary heart disease and cancer is less of a concern at this age; in fact, too much concern about healthy eating can result in inadequate dietary intakes.
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