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Pineappleeh · **on:** Aug 19, 2018

Older adults are predisposed to fluid imbalances because _____.
a. they pay too close attention to their thirst
b. they find it too easy to obtain fluids and so become complacent
c. fluids they ingest are more rapidly processed by the kidneys
d. they may have reduced thirst
e. they may have an increase in total body water as they age

Question 2

Fat intake should be moderate in the diets of most older adults because a reduction in dietary fat intake helps _____.
a. alleviate constipation
b. retard the development of atherosclerosis
c. reduce the risk of osteoporosis
d. increase lean body mass
e. clear room for carbohydrate consumption