An elderly customer asks about menu items that would be safest for them to order. Which population risk factor should you consider?

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B: They have weakened immune systems. Per ServSafe Chapter 1, elderly individuals are identified as a high-risk population because they often have weakened immune systems, making them more susceptible to foodborne illness. Food service workers should be aware of this when serving high-risk customers.

An elderly customer asks about menu items that would be safest for them to order. Which population risk factor should you consider?

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