When older adults experience a decline in the sense of taste and smell they tend to ______.
A) seek satisfaction through added salt and sugar
B) take medications to renew their sense of taste
C) stop eating because nothing tastes good
D) seek out foods with bitter odors

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Older adults may seek satisfaction through added salt and sugar to compensate for the decline in taste and smell. This can potentially lead to unhealthy dietary habits and health issues such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

When Older Adults Experience a Decline in the Sense of Taste