A family member is concerned that an elderly family member is not eating correctly. Which of the following is a risk factor for undernutrition among the elderly population?
A) Eating alone
B) Daily Meals on Wheels delivery
C) Traveling to a local center for a hot meal
D) Having home health assistance three times a week to fix meals
A
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Eating alone is a risk factor for poor nutritional status among older adults. Efforts should be made to eat with friends and relatives whenever possible, either at home or at another location. Utilizing the various programs that are available in the community such as Meals on Wheels or having in-home help will also help improve the nutritional status of the older clients.
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