Which of these interventions is most appropriate when the nurse is planning nutritional interventions for a healthy, active 74-year-old woman?
A) Decreasing the amount of carbohydrates to prevent lean muscle catabolism
B) Increasing the amount of soy and tofu in her diet to promote bone growth and reverse osteoporosis
C) Increasing the number of calories she is eating because of the increased energy needs of the older adult
D) Decreasing the number of calories she is eating because of the decrease in energy requirements from the loss of lean body mass
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