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.
-Loss of sense of sense of taste

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Hypogeusia refers to a diminished sense of taste, which can occur as a result of aging.

Answer: F 
 Atrophic gastritis is a condition where the stomach lining thins and the production of digestive juices decreases, which can impact the ability to taste and digest food properly.

Answer: D 
 Xerostomia is a condition of dry mouth, which is more common in older adults and can impact taste sensation.

Answer: E 
 Edentulism, or tooth loss, can also impact taste sensation as well as the ability to chew and properly digest food.

Note: Obesity is not an age-related condition and anosmia refers to loss of sense of smell, not taste.

An Understanding of the Dietary Concerns of Older Adults Enables