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Effect of olfactory function on nutritional status of Korean elderly women

Body Composition Assessment
Author
Wha Young Kim et al.
Used Parameters : SLM, BFM,
Mineral
Publication Year : 2003
Country : Korea
Journal : Nutrition Research
This study was undertaken to evaluate the chemosensory functions of Korean elderly women and to document the impact of olfactory dysfunction on dietary habits and nutritional and health status. The subjects were 41 elderly females aged from 61 to 81 years and an equal number of young female adults was included as a control group. The smell and taste thresholds were higher in elderly subjects than in young adults. The higher the smell threshold of the elderly, the lower the consumption of meats, eggs, and cereals, and also the …
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