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Question
State True or False:
To control common hazards of aging, adequate nutrition, and a well-balanced diet are important.
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Solution
This statement is true.
Explanation:
Adequate nutrition and a well-balanced diet are of vital importance in old age to prevent and control the common hazards of ageing. Many factors, like poor income, decreased mobility, social isolation and depression, are known to affect the health and wellbeing of the elderly.
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