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Nutrition and the Elderly Quiz

1. Physical changes such as losing the sense of taste and smell can affect an elderly person's intake of food and cause them to lose weight.
A. True
B. False

2. Good nutritional status can improve an elderly person's quality of life.
A. True
B. False

3. Elderly people should not participate in physical activity or exercise.
A. True
B. False

4. Elderly people can become dehydrated easily and should therefore drink plenty of water.
A. True
B. False

5. Lack of transportation does not affect the nutritional status of elderly people.
A. True
B. False

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