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To: Ken Adams who wrote (20765)	1/4/2008 11:23:27 AM
From: Neeka	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 25073

There are some things going on there worth researching imo. Here's a start: Better Taste for the Older Years By Colleen Simon, Colorado State University Extension, Golden Plains Area Malnutrition is a serious health risk for older Americans, affecting an estimated one out of four. The diminishing ability to taste and smell is an often-neglected, yet treatable, factor in poor nutrition among the elderly. A decrease in the senses of taste and smell begins around age 60 and is more pronounced by age 70. The tongue's taste buds become less sensitive, and the nerves in the nose that register aromas need extra stimulation to detect mouth-watering smells. That is why seniors may find that ordinarily seasoned foods taste bland. Studies at Duke University indicate that the addition of flavor intensifiers to ordinary meals can significantly increase the pleasure of eating. An increase in weight and an improvement in general health usually follow. Deteriorating health can further compound a decline in the sense of taste. This sense is vulnerable to nutritional status. Malnutrition affects the turnover of the taste bud cells and the integrity of the types of receptors. This in turn can affect the sense of taste and lead to further malnutrition. Cancer patients on chemotherapy or patients recovering from major surgery, for example, are prone to this cycle. Medications also account for what one doctor calls "the true bitterness of old age." The average person 65 years or older takes three or more drugs. Drugs often are bitter. This bitterness comes out in the saliva and alters the sense of taste. Research has uncovered effective, practical strategies to enhance the appetites of older persons. These tips can provide an extra boost to flavor and may help increase an older person's enjoyment and interest in eating. * Add texture by using crunchy foods. * Use bacon, cheese or butter flavors and monosodium glutamate (MSG) to enhance food's flavor. * When using almond, vanilla or other extracts, try doubling the amount called for to bring up more flavor. * Use nectars and jams to make intensely flavored sauces. For example, boil peach nectar until reduced by about half, then mix it with flour to thicken as a sauce for chicken or pork. * Switch foods as you eat. To avoid taste fatigue, eat one bite of meat, then a bite of vegetable, a bite of bread, etc. * Combine foods with different temperatures to add a variety of taste sensations. * Add more of your favorite herbs and spices to dishes. For more information, contact your local Colorado State University Extension office. ext.colostate.edu