Which of the following describes the nutrient needs of older people?
a. They vary according to individual histories.
b. They remain the same as in young adult life.
c. They increase; therefore, supplementation is required.
d. They decrease for vitamins and minerals due to changes in body composition.
e. They rarely change from middle-age onward.
ANS: A
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