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Underweight and undernourished adults who are over age 65 are at increased risk for low body protein and fat stores and a depressed immune system, which makes it more difficult to fight infections as well as weakness and fatigue.

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True!

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(If this is a true or false answer it is true! With lack of nutrients and vitamins the body cannot produce the right chemicals to fight infections and it could also cause a chemical imbalance in the brain, causing depression and anxiety!

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