All of the following factors affect elderly adults' nutrient intake except:

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We all age, but it does not have a direct effect on our oral health or the ability to consume a balanced diet. Many elderly people do not have dental insurance, so it is difficult for them to take care of their dental needs such as caries, abscesses, or periodontal disease. Dental-related pain can alter the diet of elderly individuals such that they are not taking in adequate nutrients. Also, softer diets are often consumed that are low in nutrient quality.

All of the Following Factors Affect Elderly Adults' Nutrient Intake