Older adults primarily diet in order to ________.

a. economize when food prices increase
b. improve appearance
c. pursue a medical goal such as reducing cholesterol
d. reduce risks for development of atrophic gastritis and pernicious anemia
e. reduce feelings of depression


Answer: C

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