Food intake may change in an older adult because of
a. Adverse reactions to medications taken
b. Chronic diseases
c. Normal changes in the digestive tract
d. All of the above
D
In an older adult, normal changes in the gastrointestinal tract and sensory changes in smelling and tasting food, chronic diseases, and possible side effects of medications all influence food intake and can lead to nutritional deficits.
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