Between 15 and 30% of people experience some loss of appetite as they age. Several factors can be responsible, including slowed digestion and a diminishing sense of taste and smell. Also, the older a person gets, the more likely they are to be taking medication with appetite-suppressing side-effects. Depression, increased heat sensitivity, and loss of muscle mass contribute to reduced hunger in older adults, as well.

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