Chapter 18, Problem 36CA

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Some medical conditions that affect the ability to obtain adequate nutrition as a person ages.

Introduction:

An adequate diet is that which provides sufficient amount of nutrients and energy to the body. It has the balance of essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and all the nutrients to carry out various metabolic processes that help in the growth and maintenance of tissues. The ability to acquire adequate diet by a person is affected by various medical conditions.