Because Older Adults Begin to Lose Their Sensitivity to Taste

question 230

Multiple Choice

Because older adults begin to lose their sensitivity to taste and smell, they begin to

• A)eat less, which increases their chances of malnutrition.
• B)eat more, because they don't remember what they ate.
• C)eat more, because they make up for quality with quantity.
• D)use too much salt to make up for the lack of taste and smell, which can lead to hypotension or low blood pressure.

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Definitions:

Intergroup Conflict

A situation where members of different groups experience friction, disagreement, or opposition due to differing interests, beliefs, or objectives.

Cohesion

The degree to which members of a group or society are united in their beliefs, values, or purpose.

Group Conformity

The phenomenon where individuals adjust their behavior or attitudes to align with the norms of a group.

Group Norms

Shared expectations within a group about how members should behave.