Liz Is an Older Adult Whose Sense of Taste Is

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Multiple Choice

Liz is an older adult whose sense of taste is declining. Her health is at risk because she will be ______.

• A) nervous to try new foods
• B) unable to detect spoiled food
• C) less able to secrete saliva
• D) unable to swallow efficiently

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