The statement that is true about life as an enslaved person is:
Enslaved persons often suffered from undernourishment.
Enslaved individuals typically faced harsh living conditions, including inadequate food, long working hours, and lack of proper medical care. The other statements regarding payment for work, adequate rest, and the preservation of family units do not accurately reflect the realities of enslavement in most historical contexts. Enslaved people were usually not compensated for their labor, were often overworked with little time for rest, and families were frequently separated.