Why do older adults have a more difficult time meeting their nutritional needs? Check all that apply.reduced sense of tasteheightened sense of smellchallenges with chewingconsequences of dementiaeffects of medication

Older adults may have a reduced sense of taste, making food less appealing, and chewing challenges can limit what they are able to eat. Dementia can interfere with remembering, choosing, or preparing meals, while medication side effects may affect appetite or nutrient absorption. A heightened sense of smell is not generally a reason older adults have difficulty meeting their nutritional needs.

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