Investigating age-related changes in taste and affects on sensory perceptions of oral nutritional supplements

Investigating age-related changes in taste and affects on sensory perceptions of oral nutritional supplements.

BACKGROUND sip feeds are oral nutritional supplements (ONSs) that are commonly prescribed to malnourished patients to improve their nutritional and clinical status. However, ONSs are poorly consumed and frequently wasted, with sweetness being identified as one of the factors leading to patients' dislike of ONSs. OBJECTIVES to investigate if age affects sweetness thresholds and if this impacts...

Investigating age related changes in taste and affects on sensory perceptions of oral nutrit ional supplements

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