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Eating

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Eating is an activity of daily living that refers to the ability to consume food and beverages.

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Eating is the ability to consume food and beverages independently. This can involve using utensils, chewing, swallowing, and drinking. 

It can also include related areas like food prep and clean-up or maintaining proper nutrition and hydration. 

Eating is one of the six activities of daily living used to trigger Long-Term Care Insurance benefits. 

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