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- For the elderly, food turns bland and odors fade. Aging's undermining of the chemical senses makes meals uninspiring and sidetracks healthy eating habits. The changes also dampen awareness of spoiled food or malodorous--and potentially noxious--chemicals.
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May 22, 2023 · Learn why diets most closely linked to longevity prioritize flavor, according to a world leader on eating for healthy aging.
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Jan 21, 2016 · Certain flavours, such as ginger or mint, appeal to older consumers more than younger ones, and should be considered along with texture when targetting seniors in new product development (NPD).
Mar 15, 2017 · As the market grows and evolves, consumers demand more than just a quick energy boost. As the population ages, modifications to the flavour, texture and colour of food for the elderly have become a key focus area for food manufacturers eager to cater to the specific needs of this demographic.
Nov 17, 2021 · Adding flavours can encourage food intake in older adults for health benefits. The use and attitudes of 22 community-dwelling UK older adults (15 females, aged 65–83 years) towards foods and products that add flavour, e.g., sauces and seasonings, were investigated.
- Annie Thomas, Charlotte Boobyer, Zara Borgonha, Emmy van den Heuvel, Katherine M Appleton
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Mar 14, 2014 · It's a given: Our taste in food changes as we get older. But what few people understand is why. If you've ever introduced an infant to a new flavor of baby food, you've already been caught up in...
Mar 24, 2004 · The Flavor of Aging: The ability to smell and taste breaks down with age, diminishing quality of life and impeding good nutrition. Researchers are beginning to understand why these senses falter. Improved techniques and experimental methods promise to lend new insights, perhaps revealing ways to make aging easier to swallow
Jul 7, 2023 · Older adults are prone to experience shifts in their weight for many reasons, which makes nutrition and healthy eating all the more important as we age. Here are some tips for senior nutrition.
