Body systemsQuestion 1624 of 1700
Why may an older adult become malnourished even when eating enough?
- Food moves through the bowel too fast to digest
- The stomach grows too large to digest food
- The mouth is too dry to taste food
- The small intestine absorbs nutrients less well
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Correct answer: The small intestine absorbs nutrients less well
Poor absorption in the small intestine can cause malnutrition even when the person eats enough.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026