Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 392 of 1700
Why is calcium from dairy especially important for older adults?
- They lose their sense of taste and need much stronger flavors
- They need extra calories because they are very active each day
- They can no longer digest other kinds of protein foods
- They keep less calcium and have a higher risk of bone fractures
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Correct answer: They keep less calcium and have a higher risk of bone fractures
Older adults retain less calcium, so fractures are more likely.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026