Age-related changes in GI function that can result in diminished nutritional status include all of the following except:

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Age-related changes usually lead to a decrease in the production of gastric juices, not an increase. Therefore, D is the correct answer option. Options A, B, and C are correct as they can all lead to diminished nutritional status in older adults. Changes in swallowing can lead to aspiration of food and decreased food intake, reduced peristalsis can lead to a delay in transit time and decreased absorption of nutrients, and changes in GI motility resulting in constipation can lead to reduced intake and absorption of nutrients.

Age-Related Changes in GI Function That Can Result in Diminished