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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Liz's declining sense of taste puts her at risk for not being able to detect spoiled food, which could lead to foodborne illness and health complications. The other options do not necessarily pose an immediate health risk.

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