Question

Declines in the senses of taste and smell may lead to the following statement, according to your text:

A. Older adults prefer bland foods
B. Older adults overuse salt
C. Older adults have heightened taste sensations
D. Older adults eat more spicy foods

Answer 1

Declines in the senses of taste and smell may lead older adults to overuse salt in order to enhance the taste of food.

Step-by-step explanation:

As people age, their senses of taste and smell decline. This can result in food tasting bland for older adults. To compensate, some older adults may prefer to add more seasoning to their food, such as salt, in order to enhance the taste. However, this can lead to increased sodium intake and potential health risks. Therefore, option B is the most accurate statement: older adults may overuse salt.