A Fistful Of Nutrition Post #6:
When an elderly person, say a grandparent, fusses over salt being less in the food, or the food smelling `funny', know that their concerns are genuine. The elderly (>65 years) undergo many physiological changes which affect the way they smell, taste, chew or even swallow food e.g. ageusia, is a condition in the elderly, where there is loss of sense of taste. Similarly, many also develop hyposmia or a decreased sense of smell. All these impact how food appeals to their senses. Modifying their diet (e.g. instead of increasing added salt or spices, a dash of lemon juice will heighten the taste perception of a dish) helps overcome these problems and makes life a bit more comfortable for them.
When an elderly person, say a grandparent, fusses over salt being less in the food, or the food smelling `funny', know that their concerns are genuine. The elderly (>65 years) undergo many physiological changes which affect the way they smell, taste, chew or even swallow food e.g. ageusia, is a condition in the elderly, where there is loss of sense of taste. Similarly, many also develop hyposmia or a decreased sense of smell. All these impact how food appeals to their senses. Modifying their diet (e.g. instead of increasing added salt or spices, a dash of lemon juice will heighten the taste perception of a dish) helps overcome these problems and makes life a bit more comfortable for them.
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