An understanding of the dietary concerns of older adults enables dental hygienists to provide optimal therapy to this growing demographic. Match the age-related condition with the most appropriate description.
-Affects half of all older adults

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Xerostomia, or dry mouth, affects up to 50% of older adults and can be caused by medication use or systemic health conditions.

Answer: F
 Atrophic gastritis, a condition where the stomach lining thins, can lead to decreased absorption of certain nutrients such as vitamin B12, which is common in older adults.

Answer: E
 Edentulism, or the complete loss of teeth, can affect older adults' ability to chew and digest certain foods, leading to dietary concerns.

The other answer choices are not directly related to age-related dietary concerns. Obesity, hypogeusia (a reduced sense of taste), and anosmia (a loss of sense of smell) can affect individuals of any age.

An Understanding of the Dietary Concerns of Older Adults Enables