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Indulge food preferences as much as possible, provided the overall diet is reasonably balanced. It’s okay to serve the same entree day after day.
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Serve the same food more than once in a day if it’s requested.
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Ask the doctor about adding vitamins if the diet seems unbalanced.
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Consider preparing the food in different formats: A hot chicken breast might be refused, for example, while chicken soup or chicken salad might be eaten without complaint.
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Try to serve old favorites from the person’s childhood or prime of life; these are often still remembered and preferred.