What are the macronutrient recommendations for adults? Water? What are recommendations adults struggle to meet?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Protein-may need more than RDA for older adults to preserve muscle/bone mass, getting enough can be challenging-chewing ability, finances, lactose intolerant, don't want too much, it is stored as fat and stress on kidneys. Fat, best to follow recommendations or even less. Carbohydrates, need to shift from simple to complex. Water -many adults fail to consure adequate amounts, most are in constant state of mild dehydration
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