Mrs. Beeson asks Robert, a visiting nurse, why her older adult mother seems to prefer eating ice cream and other sweets to any other foods. What is Robert's best response?
A. "Maybe she has a ‘sweet tooth.'"
B. "Older adults seem to be able to taste sweet foods best."
C. "I wouldn't worry about it as long as she is eating something."
D. "She is probably getting all the nutrients that she needs."
B
A small decrease in the number of taste cells occurs with aging, beginning around age 60 . Re-duced sour, salty, and bitter taste discrimination is common. The ability to detect sweet tastes seems to remain intact.
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