In the elderly, which of the following should be reduced?

1. calories.
2. water.
3. fat.
4. exercise.


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Because of the normal decline in metabolism and common decrease in physical activity, en-ergy needs are lower with age. Therefore, the older person often reduces the kilocalories taken in per day.

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