Older adults can be predisposed to poor nutritional habits because of:

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Older adults may be on a fixed income, making it difficult to purchase nutritious foods. If elders lack adequate cooking facilities or the physical capabilities to prepare food, nutrition can be negatively impacted because of a reliance on prepackaged, less nutritious foods. An older adult may also have misconceptions about proper nutrition, and if they experience social isolation may have lost interest in food.

Older Adults Can Be Predisposed to Poor Nutritional Habits Because