Personal careQuestion 1216 of 1700

Why should you think about how the table and food look at mealtime?

  1. They decide the diet order
  2. They affect the resident’s appetite
  3. They replace the care plan
  4. They change the fluid limit
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Correct answer: They affect the resident’s appetite

The book says presentation of food and the table influence appetite.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.7: Assisting With Nutrition and Fluid Needs

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026