Adults tend to lose 1 inch every ____ years after age 40
A. 30
B. 25
C. 20
D. 15
ANS: C
One of the key factors in tracking malnutrition is measuring and recording clients' heights and weights. Most adults overestimate their height and underestimate their weight on self-report; height is a particular problem because adults tend to lose 1 inch of height every 20 years after age 35 to 40. Measurement of standing height is difficult if there is any degree of kyphosis (underestimates the actual height).
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