It is well known that as people get older, their appetites change but a loss of appetite is a cause for worry. Healthy people feel hungry at breakfast and lunch times, and they eat a reasonable amount. When someone is sick, they lose their desire to eat. As long as they remain well hydrated, the lack of solid foods for a certain time can be tolerated but if the poor appetite continues for a period, bring the matter to the attention of your doctor. Even the distant possibility of a connection with this killer disease is too great a risk to take.

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