Question

Why are older adults at increased risk for nutritional deficiencies?

Answer 1

The answer to your question is
$\boxed {\bf Bad~nutrition}$


$\bf Explanation:$
As you get older many nutritional dilemmas start to pop up, such as loss of appetite, depression, menopause/prostate problems, heart disease, less taste, etc. All of these affect their nutrition and put them at risk for deficiencies. 

I hope this helps you!

Answer 2

Cause they don’t eat enough I guess