Which of the following statements is true about nutrition in elderly patients?
A. People over the age of 30 should decrease their caloric intake by 10% to 15%.
B. Elderly patients do not require as much protein as younger patients.
C. Elderly patients should increase their intake of high-fiber foods.
D. Energy and metabolic requirements usually increase with age.
E. Elderly patients should restrict their fluid intake to avoid nocturia.
C. Elderly patients should increase their intake of high-fiber foods.
Aging is often accompanied by decreased gastrointestinal muscle tone, so elderly patients should increase their intake of high-fiber foods and drink plenty of water.
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