What Happens When Older Adults Experience a Decline in the Sense

question 59

Multiple Choice

What happens when older adults experience a decline in the sense of taste and smell?

• A) They seek satisfaction through added salt, sugar, and fat.
• B) They can take medications to renew their sense of taste.
• C) They stop eating because nothing tastes good.
• D) They seek out foods with strong odors.

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