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 smell

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Anosmia is the loss of sense of smell, which can lead to a decreased appetite and reduced enjoyment of food, potentially resulting in malnutrition.

Answer: B
 Hypogeusia is a diminished sense of taste, which can affect the desire for food and potentially lead to malnutrition.

Answer: D
 Xerostomia, or dry mouth, can affect the ability to chew and swallow food, leading to difficulty in maintaining adequate nutrition.

Answer: E
 Edentulism, or tooth loss, can lead to difficulty chewing certain foods, potentially resulting in an inadequate intake of nutrients.

Answer: F
 Atrophic gastritis, a condition that commonly occurs with aging, can reduce the production of stomach acid and intrinsic factor, potentially leading to malabsorption of nutrients.

An Understanding of the Dietary Concerns of Older Adults Enables