Which is a normal change with aging that can disrupt a person's nutrition?Increased sensitivity of the taste budsChanges in the bones of the jaw affecting denture fitEnhanced sense of smellIncreased sense of salty and sweet

What physical change may happen to a person as they age?Improved eyesightIncreased sense of taste and smellWearing out of teeth and gumsBetter hearing

Which are sensory system changes that occur as part of the natural aging process?Increased number of taste budsIncreased hearing perceptionDecreased sensitivity to smellDisease of the eyes

What are two senses that aid in the enjoyment of food and become less sharp with aging?Taste and smellTouch and temperatureSight and soundPain and pressure

Mr. Watson, a 77-year-old man, is being seen for his annual physical examination. His serum level of vitamin D is 20 nmol/L. The nurse practitioner explains that this may due to which of the following physiological changes in aging?Group of answer choicesHis dislike of milk.Tastes buds on the tongue not sensing taste as well.His gastrointestinal (GI) tract not absorbing dairy as it did when he was younger.The decline in the skin’s ability to metabolize vitamin D.

Our tasting ability goes far beyond the sensations of sweet, bitter, salty, and sour.True false question.TrueFalse