Older adults have increased requirement for intake of vitamins B6 and B12 because of:
A) decreased muscle mass.
B) decreased fat stores.
C) decreased absorption of the vitamins in the intestine.
D) decreased intake of foods containing these vitamins.
E) interactions with medications that affect absorption.
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