Food preferences in older adults and seniors

Food preferences in older adults and seniors mean what types of food they like to eat. As people get older, their tastes may change. For example, older adults and seniors may prefer softer foods, like mashed potatoes or well-cooked vegetables, rather than crunchy food like raw carrots. They may also prefer food that is well-seasoned, or not very salty or spicy. Older adults and seniors may also drink less fluids or get full quickly, so they may not want to eat very large meals.