Describe the major changes that take place in the gastrointestinal system in older adults.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Feedback: The secretions and muscular movements of the digestive tract slow down, and older adults produce less stomach acid than normal. These changes make food harder to digest and slower to move through the system. Indigestion and constipation are common problems. If teeth are lost or inflamed, eating may be difficult or uncomfortable. Absorption of nutrients from the intestines is less efficient, so nutrition may be affected.
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