Which of the Following Best Describes the Relationship of Nutrition

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relationship of nutrition, immunity, and geriatric failure to thrive (GFTT) ?

A) Illness leads to decreased appetite, which leads to decreased nutrition. This leads to decreased ability to recover from illness. Illness increases susceptibility to GFTT.
B) Decreased nutrition leads to increased appetite. If appetite is so great that it cannot be satiated, GFTT develops. Once GFTT develops, risk of illness and infection increases.
C) Decreased appetite leads to decreased in nutrition. This leads to decreased ability to recover from infection, which increases susceptibility to illness. Illness increases susceptibility to GFTT.
D) GFTT leads to decreased appetite. This leads to imbalanced nutrition and increased susceptibility to illness. This increases the likelihood that GFTT will become chronic.