Perry ages 80,tends to put lot of salt on his food even when the food has already been salted during cooking.What is the most likely reason for Perry's increased desire for salt?
A) older adults require more sodium,which makes him crave salt.
B)Parry has become forgetful and doesn't remember that he's already salted food
C)Perry has fewer taste buds than he did when he was jounger.
D)Perry knows that salt lowers a person's blood pressure.
IS A CORRECT ANSWER?THANK YOU:))))
I think B or C would be more accurate.
Yes, option A is the most likely reason for Perry's increased desire for salt.
As people age, their bodies and nutritional needs change. Older adults often require more sodium than younger individuals due to various factors such as changes in kidney function, increased sodium excretion, and changes in taste perception. Therefore, the craving for salt in older adults is a natural response to maintain the balance of electrolytes in their bodies.
To arrive at this answer, it is important to understand the biological changes that occur with age and their impact on salt cravings. Option B, stating that Perry has become forgetful, does not directly relate to his specific craving for salt. Option C, regarding fewer taste buds, may contribute to changes in taste perception but does not necessarily explain Perry's increased desire for salt. Option D, stating that Perry knows salt lowers blood pressure, is not supported by any information given in the question and is unrelated to the craving for salt.