Aged persons who live alone tend to neglect their nutritional needs. Over time, the lack of adequate food intake results in
1. obesity.
2. malnutrition.
3. acute illness.
4. loss of socialization.
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Over time, the lack of adequate food intake results in malnutrition.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).