... as they ever did. The nutritional status of elderly persons is determined by their nutrient requirements and intake, which are themselves influenced by other factors, such as physical activity, lifestyle, family and social networks, mental and intellectual activity, disease states, socioeconomic constraints. Evidence from numerous sources indicates that a significant number of elderly fail to get the amounts and types of food ... ...

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