As we grow older,why do we lose our appetite?
@amadeo (111948)
United States
January 23, 2016 7:31am CST
Good morning folks.Some of you getting this storm out there?
We have a very cloudy day.Before heading out and wondering some of my seniors here that I have a question?Do some of you lose your appetite when older.
When I say older like seventies or later.For me I have noticed that mine is down and not interest in food.I heard this from many source on this.
When I go for my check up they always ask me If I have a loss my appetite
No!but lately I do.Why do they ask these question?not sure there is a cure for this.
Just curious.Why do we get a loss for this?this is mostly the elders and like to hear from them.
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16 responses
@Marilynda1225 (79664)
• United States
23 Jan 16
@jabouk me too...my appetite has always been good
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
23 Jan 16
1 bite, 2 bites, 3 bites; stop. lol @jaboUK .
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
23 Jan 16
I'm 64 @amadeo and I do eat a little less. I think as you age the body metabolism slows down and therefore you don't need near the intake as when you were younger. A person's activity level has usually slowed down as well and you don't need near the calories either. However, a good balance of food at maybe smaller amounts at 3 or 4 times a day is better for the aging body.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
23 Jan 16
@nanaette64 Sounds good to me.Will see what the doc say in my check up
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
23 Jan 16
@UncleJoe We must have been typing at the same time and mine came in first. lol But at least we gave an intelligent response.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Jan 16
Lose our appetites - NO WAY. They ask because loss of appetite and a wight loss can indicate serious issues.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
23 Jan 16
@abbygreenhill.guess,I will have to tell the doc.I do not have weight loss
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@Marilynda1225 (79664)
• United States
23 Jan 16
Storm here is howling outside and I think we got all your New England snow this time around
I think a significant loss of appetite can be a sign of something serious going on & that's why the doctors ask especially if there's a weight loss that isn't intentional.
I think a significant loss of appetite can be a sign of something serious going on & that's why the doctors ask especially if there's a weight loss that isn't intentional.2 people like this
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
23 Jan 16
@Marilynda yes you are right.No I am not losing weight but the other way around gain some,lose some
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
24 Jan 16
I know that as we age our taste buds change and the food that we once enjoyed is no longer palatable. Changing the recipe by adding herbs and spices can help. I often doctored up the meals on wheels that my clients had delivered to them for their main meal. They were bland and lacked a lot of flavor.
I have a few elderly clients whose appetite has increased. I attribute it to boredom.
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
23 Jan 16
I wouldnt know, but I never eat breakfast, I dont get hungry til later in the day.
My elderly mother eats like a bird however.
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
23 Jan 16
@TiarasOceanView.Yes,at that age some do eat like a bird.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
24 Jan 16
Certainly your tastebuds are not quite what they once were maybe you need to spice up your food a bit more with herbs and things to make it more appetising. Some foods are the gift of the Gods. Try to enjoy all those things you once liked or go on a tour of discovery and make more interesting dishes you have never tried before.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
24 Jan 16
Maybe as you age you lose your taste buds. You should always eat though or make things you like- You used to make pies- that would keep my appetite up- lol!
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
24 Jan 16
My appetite is fine but my insides do not like spicy foods and a number of other things, more's the pity, because I love food.
