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Older adults often need help in obtaining well-balanced, nutritious diets. Select all of the statements that are true regarding practical ways of improving nutrient intakes of older adults. Check All That Apply People who have lost many of their teeth generally find it easy to eat whole-grain cereals, nuts, raw apples, carrots, and celery. People who have lost many of their teeth generally find it easy to eat whole-grain cereals, nuts, raw apples, carrots, and celery. To reduce the likelihood of constipation, older adults should consume adequate amounts of water, including nutritious fluids such as soups and juices. To reduce the likelihood of constipation, older adults should consume adequate amounts of water, including nutritious fluids such as soups and juices. Offering meals that contain colorful, nutrient-dense foods may stimulate an older person's appetite. Offering meals that contain colorful, nutrient-dense foods may stimulate an older person's appetite. Most older adults prefer to have few distractions while they eat, so their meals should be served and eaten in quiet, isolated settings.