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Question
To control common hazards of aging, adequate nutrition, and a well-balanced diet are important.
Options
True
False
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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 aging. 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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