Taste Buds: Why some don't like healthful foods

[Villages PL]

A long time ago I mentioned on this board that we tend to lose our sense of taste as we get older. That's because someone said, "health food consists of items like birds nest, tofu and cardboard."

Evidently, a study was done on this subject and I now have the result.

Average number of taste buds remaining at 75: 36%

This may partly explain why people in their 70s suffer rapidly declining health. Healthy whole foods don't taste good to them while fast food tastes great.

I myself haven't noticed any decline in my sense of taste. I continue to eat natural whole foods and seldom add any salt. I never buy any groceries with added sweetener. Fats in my diet come mostly from nuts.

[sunnyatlast]

It's really nobody else's business if a 75-year-old or a 20-year-old or a centenarian wants to have a dash of salt and pepper on their dinner, or a teaspoon of sugar on their oatmeal or Wheaties.

[Yorio]

I never cared for most vegetables much especially salads. That's healthful but that's not good for me. Don't care for eating meat much. So, that's unhealthful yet since I don't eat much so that's good. I love fruits which is healthful so that's good. I love sweets so that's unhealthful so thats's not good. So guess I need to stick to fish to live longer.

[tomwed]

As my parents aged they seemed to embrace the comfort foods my mom made when I was little.
I like both old and new [except for coconut].

[manaboutown]

From what I read Warren Buffett literally never touches a green/red/yellow/leafy vegetable. He appears to exist on steaks, hamburgers, potatoes and cherry cokes. Although he does not physically resemble Arnold Schwarzenegger his brain seems to be working quite well.

Humans are omnivorous. We can eat just about anything and survive.

My father seemed to survive mostly on ice cream the last 5 to 10 years of his life and he lived to 94.

[fred53]

I eat a blend of about 70 percent good, 20 percent okay and 10 percent what I want...seems to work. As with most things common sense rules and when my body wants something healthy it tells me in many ways, but some people refuse to listen and suffer...if only they'd suffer in silence....

[graciegirl]

My taste for fruit; particularly bananas and cherries is still very much with me.


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[DougB]

A long time ago I mentioned on this board that we tend to lose our sense of taste as we get older. That's because someone said, "health food consists of items like birds nest, tofu and cardboard."

Evidently, a study was done on this subject and I now have the result.

Average number of taste buds remaining at 75: 36%

This may partly explain why people in their 70s suffer rapidly declining health. Healthy whole foods don't taste good to them while fast food tastes great.

I myself haven't noticed any decline in my sense of taste. I continue to eat natural whole foods and seldom ad any salt. I never buy any groceries with added sweetener. Fats in my diet come mostly from nuts.

Care to explain your conclusion that you lose taste buds for "healthy foods" but not the taste buds for fast food?
Also, I've never eaten a bird's nest. What does one taste like? Chicken?

[tomwed]

A long time ago I mentioned on this board that we tend to lose our sense of taste as we get older. That's because someone said, "health food consists of items like birds nest, tofu and cardboard."

Evidently, a study was done on this subject and I now have the result.

Average number of taste buds remaining at 75: 36%

This may partly explain why people in their 70s suffer rapidly declining health. Healthy whole foods don't taste good to them while fast food tastes great.

I myself haven't noticed any decline in my sense of taste. I continue to eat natural whole foods and seldom ad any salt. I never buy any groceries with added sweetener. Fats in my diet come mostly from nuts.

please provide sources

[Yung Dum]

I remember in his later years, my father couldn't taste anything except spicy things, mostly chili. Eventually, he took over the kitchen and cooked himself chili every night. I'm not at that point, but I noticed my tastes are changing. I use a lot more pepper of all kinds on everything I make. Except Cheerios.

[Barefoot]

Evidently, a study was done on this subject and I now have the result.
Average number of taste buds remaining at 75: 36%.

I'd like to read the details of this study.
How many people over age 75 were tested and how did they determine the percentage of tastebuds remaining?
Please quote the source of this interesting study.

[Barefoot]

It's really nobody else's business if a 75-year-old or a 20-year-old or a centenarian wants to have a dash of salt and pepper on their dinner, or a teaspoon of sugar on their oatmeal or Wheaties.
I agree - I've seen no evidence that proves a dash of salt or a teaspoon of sugar causes disease or death.
In order to reach the age of 75, a person probably already has decent eating habits.
I think having a supportive circle of friends contributes more to good health than eating twigs, weeds and cardboard.

[Bay Kid]

I love 'seefood'. I see it I eat it!

[Bay Kid]

Mom and Dad eat 'freezer food' most evenings. When they come visit I put them on food restriction, which means I grill SOMETHING easy every night. They do love any leftovers, even freezer food....

[Villages PL]

Care to explain your conclusion that you lose taste buds for "healthy foods" but not the taste buds for fast food?
Also, I've never eaten a bird's nest. What does one taste like? Chicken?

Obviously, to some degree, older people would lose their taste for both. But fast foods are known to be tastier, so elderly people may gravitate toward items like pizza, hamburgers, ice cream, pies etc..

Items like broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower would not likely be very appealing.

[Villages PL]

please provide sources

Book: "The Check List" by Manny Alvarez, M.D.

[Villages PL]

I'd like to read the details of this study.
How many people over age 75 were tested and how did they determine the percentage of tastebuds remaining?
Please quote the source of this interesting study.

The taste bud issue was one of ten things that decline with age. No study was mentioned and different studies may yield different results.

To learn more, you might try searching: "Taste Perception with Age"

[Villages PL]

I think having a supportive circle of friends contributes more to good health than eating twigs, weeds and cardboard.

Do you have a study to support your idea that a supportive circle of friends contributes more to good health than eating a healthy diet?

[tomwed]

Book: "The Check List" by Manny Alvarez, M.D.
I found his book and his website. I see he's trying to help people live healthier lives.

If your taste buds start to disappear I would think that different foods, healthier would be the direction to take.

I couldn't stand to even cut blue cheese in the deli i worked in as a kid. Now I will pick that one first. The same with broccoli, brussel sprouts and beets. Wouldn't you agree that stronger flavors would appeal to older people as their taste buds fade?

I think when we were little all the veggies came in a can for most of the year. I hated spinach or asparagus.

[DougB]

Do you have a study to support your theory that a supportive circle of friends contributes more to good health than eating a healthy diet?

Mayo Clinic for one says a circle of friends is important to good health.
Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health - Mayo Clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860)

And of course Bette Midler
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWlQl69Ps6E

[graciegirl]

Mayo Clinic for one says a circle of friends is important to good health.
Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health - Mayo Clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860)


I am trying to get funding for a study that will support the premise that some of my taste buds grew back from arguing with my friends on TOTV.

I feel bad for doin' that.

[Villages PL]

Mayo Clinic for one says a circle of friends is important to good health.
Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health - Mayo Clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860)

And of course Bette Midler
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWlQl69Ps6E

Mayo Clinic says that but I don't see any formal study to back it up.

[DougB]

Mayo Clinic says that but I don't see any formal study to back it up.

You think they just make things up or start rumors. It's the Mayo Clinic, not TOTV!

[Villages PL]

I found his book and his website. I see he's trying to help people live healthier lives.

If your taste buds start to disappear I would think that different foods, healthier would be the direction to take.

Yes, I agree. An apple is better than a piece of apple pie.

I couldn't stand to even cut blue cheese in the deli i worked in as a kid. Now I will pick that one first. The same with broccoli, brussel sprouts and beets. Wouldn't you agree that stronger flavors would appeal to older people as their taste buds fade?

That's a complicated question. To some degree yes but I think they usually look for stronger flavors in a way that they find appealing and many don't find bitter flavors appealing. Some vegetables are said to be slightly bitter.

I think when we were little all the veggies came in a can for most of the year. I hated spinach or asparagus.

I don't remember too many canned vegetables. Before my mother got married someone told her that her prospective husband would not eat anything out of a can. So I guess she tried to avoid it. But, eventually, we did have some canned items. :)

[manaboutown]

I grew up in New Mexico eating hot chili daily. In high school a buddy and I used to have Jalapeño eating contests. One would think my taste buds would be shot by now but I ended up living much of my adult life where the food was pretty bland. Today when I am in New Mexico I find I can not handle the hot chili anymore so I stick with mostly mild, medium at most.

Moreover at age 73 I am still quite picky about coffee and wine so I must have enough taste buds left to discern their quality and characteristics. I still thoroughly enjoy what I eat and drink.

Might it be a use them or lose them proposition?

[tomwed]

You think they just make things up or start rumors. It's the Mayo Clinic, not TOTV!
Hold the Mayo. It's not good for you.

[tomwed]

Yes, I agree. An apple is better than a piece of apple pie.



That's a complicated question. To some degree yes but I think they usually look for stronger flavors in a way that they find appealing and many don't find bitter flavors appealing. Some vegetables are said to be slightly bitter.



I don't remember too many canned vegetables. Before my mother got married someone told her that her prospective husband would not eat anything out of a can. So I guess she tried to avoid it. But, eventually, we did have some canned items. :)

When I was little in NJ fresh veggies were seasonal and not imported from all over the world. Where were you raised?

[Villages PL]

From what I read Warren Buffett literally never touches a green/red/yellow/leafy vegetable. He appears to exist on steaks, hamburgers, potatoes and cherry cokes. Although he does not physically resemble Arnold Schwarzenegger his brain seems to be working quite well.

Humans are omnivorous. We can eat just about anything and survive.

My father seemed to survive mostly on ice cream the last 5 to 10 years of his life and he lived to 94.

On April 17, 2012, Buffett announced that he was diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer. There's never any guarantee that eating a better diet will prevent it but cruciferous vegetables are said to contain chemical compounds that protect against cancer. A healthy lifestyle in general is what's called for to improve one's risk of getting any degenerative disease.

We shouldn't count on genes to carry us through to a ripe old age. I've seen many elders in my family live to 106, 100, 97 and 89, but many of their children and grandchildren died at much younger ages.

[Villages PL]

You think they just make things up or start rumors. It's the Mayo Clinic, not TOTV!

I think you need to consider the context of advice coming from the Mayo Clinic or any other such clinic. People go to them for the treatment of some very serious diseases and having a circle of friends can be helpful in that context.

Remember, I wasn't the one who brought up the issue of "healthy diet" versus "happiness". Since when should it be one versus the other. Both have their place in a healthy lifestyle.

[Barefoot]

..... "healthy diet" versus "happiness". Since when should it be one versus the other. Both have their place in a healthy lifestyle.

My comment wasn't saying that you have to choose either a healthy diet or happiness.
It was about the health benefits of having a supportive circle of friends!
I'm glad to see you post this message and acknowledge that a strong congenial support group can be just as beneficial as a healthy diet.

[Villages PL]

The reason I object to blanket statements about "happiness" or "a circle of friends" providing the best plan for longevity, is that it depends on the context of what the group is about.

The following people all had their circle of friends:

Osama Bin Laden

The terrorists who destroyed the Twin Towers

Saddam Hussein

Hitler

Charles Manson

[Villages PL]

I grew up in New Mexico eating hot chili daily. In high school a buddy and I used to have Jalapeño eating contests. One would think my taste buds would be shot by now but I ended up living much of my adult life where the food was pretty bland. Today when I am in New Mexico I find I can not handle the hot chili anymore so I stick with mostly mild, medium at most.

Moreover at age 73 I am still quite picky about coffee and wine so I must have enough taste buds left to discern their quality and characteristics. I still thoroughly enjoy what I eat and drink.

Might it be a use them or lose them proposition?

That's a good question. I know that certain things can be repaired or replaced. The medical community used to think that once you lost brain cells, they could never be replaced. Research now shows that the brain can create new cells (neurogenesis).

Too bad it doesn't seem to work with Alzheimer's. My father lost his sense of smell about 20 years before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Now it's said that loss of smell can be an early warning sign of this disease. In the case of Alzheimer's, I doubt that his nose changed, it was his brain that was changing. So now I wonder if loss of taste might also be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's. It may be that the food one tastes just doesn't register in the brain.

They say that loss of balance can also be an early warning sign of dementia.

[CFrance]

The reason I object to blanket statements about "happiness" or "a circle of friends" providing the best plan for longevity, is that it depends on the context of what the group is about.

The following people all had their circle of friends:

Osama Bin Laden

The terrorists who destroyed the Twin Towers

Saddam Hussein

Hitler

Charles Manson
Well, it was their circle of enemies that brought them down! Their friends had nothing to do with their demise.

We don't know how long they would have lived in their circle of friends, than God.

[Villages PL]

VPL, you take the cake! Comparing a group of supportive friends in The Villages to terrorists and murderers?
Come on, you can do better than this.

That was the most extreme example, just to prove the point that there is a whole range of possible behaviors coming from different "circles of friends."

You want something on the other end of the range? Okay, I got it hot off the press from yesterday's Daily Sun. The article started on the front page and continued on page A7. The heading: "Up for the Challenge"

The article concerns the ever increasing national weight issue and the weight issue in The Villages. On page 7 it stated that the biggest obstacle for villagers is the many neighborhood potlucks and potlucks at club functions.

The article stated that, last year, USF researchers surveyed 144 Villagers and found that social eating is a common and sometimes excessive occurrence.

In the article, a Villager was quoted as saying, "There's food and drinks with everything you do."

My point is: One's circle of friends can be a big influence on one's behavior, for better or worse.

[mgjim]

I've been looking for some good recipes using bird nests, tofu and cardboard. Can anyone suggest a source? (Google was no help at all).

[Villages PL]

I've been looking for some good recipes using bird nests, tofu and cardboard. Can anyone suggest a source? (Google was no help at all).

How about a recipe for roast duck?

[Barefoot]

My point is: One's circle of friends can be a big influence on one's behavior, for better or worse.

We are in agreement!
Isn't it great there are so many healthy recreation activities in The Villages?
And also many weight loss clubs and healthy eating clubs.

However I was talking more about friends that provide love and emotional support when it is needed.
A strong congenial support group of friends is one of the most important factors in healthful living as we grow older.

[graciegirl]

What is the reason to live longer without a television or a computer or some chubby friends?

[DougB]

We are in agreement!
Isn't it great there are so many healthy recreation activities in The Villages?
And also many weight loss clubs and healthy eating clubs.

However I was talking more about friends that provide love and emotional support when it is needed.
A strong congenial support group of friends is one of the most important factors in healthful living as we grow older.

And we have been growing older everyday since the day we were born.

[tomwed]

The reason I object to blanket statements about "happiness" or "a circle of friends" providing the best plan for longevity, is that it depends on the context of what the group is about.

The following people all had their circle of friends:

Osama Bin Laden

The terrorists who destroyed the Twin Towers

Saddam Hussein

Hitler

Charles Manson

You're forgetting someone.

[buzzy]

Some people want to live longer because they realized that there are others who they have not annoyed yet.

[graciegirl]

A long time ago I mentioned on this board that we tend to lose our sense of taste as we get older. That's because someone said, "health food consists of items like birds nest, tofu and cardboard."

Evidently, a study was done on this subject and I now have the result.

Average number of taste buds remaining at 75: 36%

This may partly explain why people in their 70s suffer rapidly declining health. Healthy whole foods don't taste good to them while fast food tastes great.

I myself haven't noticed any decline in my sense of taste. I continue to eat natural whole foods and seldom add any salt. I never buy any groceries with added sweetener. Fats in my diet come mostly from nuts.


Most all of my friends in their seventies and eighties and nineties are in pretty good health. I have one friend in his eighties who is a dragon boat team member. One in her 90's plays very good golf every week with us, Another fellow who will be 80 this coming May runs five miles every day and his wife does ballet and jazz and clogging three times a week.

They all have dined on pie at my house.

[DougB]

Someone mention pie?

[Barefoot]

Evidently, a study was done on this subject and I now have the result.
Average number of taste buds remaining at 75: 36%


The taste bud issue was one of ten things that decline with age.
No study was mentioned and different studies may yield different results.
Was there a study done or not. :confused:

[KeepingItReal]

The reason I object to blanket statements about "happiness" or "a circle of friends" providing the best plan for longevity, is that it depends on the context of what the group is about.

The following people all had their circle of friends:

Osama Bin Laden

The terrorists who destroyed the Twin Towers

Saddam Hussein

Hitler

Charles Manson


Newsflash, Charles Manson is still alive at 80 years old........

[tomwed]

When your taste buds start to go is that like lowering the volume?
Does it take more salt or sugar for something to taste salty or sweet?
Does it take more garlic or hotter peppers to be garlicy or spicey?
That's going to make it difficult to season the food you are serving to others who still have their taste buds.

I recall a similar thread about macdonalds. I remember reading how the hamburgers they serve today are not as tasty as the ones they made in the 70's for many reasons.

[Barefoot]

I don't remember too many canned vegetables.

When I was little in NJ fresh veggies were seasonal and not imported from all over the world. Where were you raised?

Good question.

[Bonanza]

The reason I object to blanket statements about "happiness" or "a circle of friends" providing the best plan for longevity, is that it depends on the context of what the group is about.

The following people all had their circle of friends:

Osama Bin Laden

The terrorists who destroyed the Twin Towers

Saddam Hussein

Hitler

Charles Manson

What is your source that mentions these people had a "circle of friends?"

[Bonanza]

A long time ago I mentioned on this board that we tend to lose our sense of taste as we get older. That's because someone said, "health food consists of items like birds nest, tofu and cardboard."

Evidently, a study was done on this subject and I now have the result.

Average number of taste buds remaining at 75: 36%

This may partly explain why people in their 70s suffer rapidly declining health. Healthy whole foods don't taste good to them while fast food tastes great.

I myself haven't noticed any decline in my sense of taste. I continue to eat natural whole foods and seldom add any salt. I never buy any groceries with added sweetener. Fats in my diet come mostly from nuts.


So, do new taste buds ever grow?
What is the difference in how a tongue looks with 100% taste buds versus 36% taste buds.
At what age do taste buds start disappearing?
What does a taste bud look like?

What percent of normal people give you the fats in your diet?

[CFrance]

The taste bud issue was one of ten things that decline with age. No study was mentioned and different studies may yield different results.

To learn more, you might try searching: "Taste Perception with Age"

Do you have a study to support your idea that a supportive circle of friends contributes more to good health than eating a healthy diet?
Why is it you're asking others to back up their statements with studies when you don't have one yourself to back up your statement?

As a matter of fact, there is a study about friends and lifestyle and living longer. It was discussed in a prior thread. People living in a community, the name of which I can't remember offhand.

[senior citizen]

the reason i object to blanket statements about "happiness" or "a circle of friends" providing the best plan for longevity, is that it depends on the context of what the group is about.

The following people all had their circle of friends:

Osama bin laden

the terrorists who destroyed the twin towers

saddam hussein

hitler

charles manson




ha ha.........so very very true

[senior citizen]

Newsflash, Charles Manson is still alive at 80 years old........


Yes, & he was deluded enough to think that a YOUNG GAL wanted to marry him for LOVE........just read somewhere that she actually wanted to make money $$$$$$ on displaying his corpse when he passed on to HELL.

Last year I read a very tediously long book on his entire life.
He was in & out of juvenile jails, then worked his way up to the real deal.
His entire life was one of depravity & criminal action......including his surrounding himself with all of the "groupie" female & male followers .

Longevity is attained NOT by just loyal friendships.......but by your own family genetics.

[senior citizen]

A long time ago I mentioned on this board that we tend to lose our sense of taste as we get older. That's because someone said, "health food consists of items like birds nest, tofu and cardboard."

Evidently, a study was done on this subject and I now have the result.

Average number of taste buds remaining at 75: 36%

This may partly explain why people in their 70s suffer rapidly declining health. Healthy whole foods don't taste good to them while fast food tastes great.

I myself haven't noticed any decline in my sense of taste. I continue to eat natural whole foods and seldom add any salt. I never buy any groceries with added sweetener. Fats in my diet come mostly from nuts.




My mom lost both her sense of taste & her sense of "smell" in her eighties.......she ate very little, but survived till age 91.

When living with us, she seem to enjoy things like spaghetti & meatballs....... plus her childhood ethnic "pierogies" or "stuffed cabbage rolls"....... But she was not fussy about food.

She also liked her ice cream. Such a small pleasure....not to be denied. Come to think of it......she also loved a nice cold beer in the summertime or a gin & tonic in the winter time. She never got cancer nor anything.....other than the Alzheimers.....which is something, for sure.

Left to her own devices, in her own home, she had been existing on yoghurt & bananas...........and COFFEE. Once my stepfather passed, she had no one to cook for.

I wouldn't call the last 18 months of her life as "living" , mainly because of the end stage Alzheimers.....although the skilled nursing home would bring out huge trays of such a variety of food for every single patient (served in the day room). We would pop in at all times of the morning, afternoon or night......always tons of food........anything to get them to eat. Nice home cooking.

Most of these patients would have died from malnutrition if left at home (with no family member or caretaker to observe or care for them)........they just FORGET to eat......

FOLLOWING IS SOME "FOOD FOR THOUGHT".........

Dr Deepak Chopra prescribes 10 simple rules for ageing with health and happiness in his "most optimistic book" AGELESS BODY, TIMELESS MIND - A Quantum alternative to growing old.


Here's an interpretation:

1. Intake fresh food, eat frugally, drink wholesome liquids, abstain from stimulants and sedatives, and have a bowel movement once a day.

2. Maintain a high level of personal hygiene, get plenty of fresh air, sunlight and rest, have enjoyable leisure time, satisfying hobbies

3. Exercise, meditate, practice balanced refined breathing and yoga, listen to the body's signal of comfort and discomfort

4. Work for a happy marriage, long-term relationship, have ability to laugh easily and to make friends and keep close friends

5. Choose a congenial occupation, go on vacation every year, be optimistic about the future, feel financially secure and live within means

6. Develop an easygoing personality, cultivate nonviolent behavior, have reverence for life

7. Live in temperate climate, enjoy a reasonable sex life, and get proper medical attention in case of illness

8. Live in the present - accept what comes your way, appreciate it, learn from it and let go. Resisting the natural flow of things causes negative emotions

9. Relinquish external approval, avoid being judgmental, replace fear-motivated behavior with love-motivated one, nurture positive emotions and express them freely.

10. Always know the world outside is a reflection of your deeper intelligence - the real "you" is within




Namaste

[graciegirl]

Which is worse, the chick or the egg?

[xcaligirl]

I love the same fruit as Graciegirl!

[Villages PL]

Well, it was their circle of enemies that brought them down! Their friends had nothing to do with their demise.

We don't know how long they would have lived in their circle of friends, than God.

Terrorist friends encourage each other to continue being terrorists until they eventually get brought down or kill themselves in a suicide mission.

[Barefoot]

Terrorist friends encourage each other to continue being terrorists until they eventually get brought down or kill themselves in a suicide mission.

Let's get back to the topic of taste buds.
I'd still like to know if the statistic you posted was the result of a study.
If so I'd like to see the link, just to understand the number of 75 year old seniors surveyed.
I'd also like to know the methodology used to figure out that the seniors only had 36% of their taste buds remaining.

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Originally Posted by Villages PL https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/images/talkofthevillages/buttons/viewpost.gif (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/medical-health-discussion-94/taste-buds-why-some-dont-like-healthful-foods-142507/index2.html#post1008252)

Evidently, a study was done on this subject and I now have the result.
Average number of taste buds remaining at 75: 36%



Originally Posted by Villages PL https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/images/talkofthevillages/buttons/viewpost.gif (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/medical-health-discussion-94/taste-buds-why-some-dont-like-healthful-foods-142507-post1009472/#post1009472)
The taste bud issue was one of ten things that decline with age.
No study was mentioned and different studies may yield different results.

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Barefoot asked yesterday:
Was there a study done or not. :confused:

[graciegirl]

Terrorist friends encourage each other to continue being terrorists until they eventually get brought down or kill themselves in a suicide mission.


Is there a study on terrorists friends? How about the one Bare asked about? By the way...I am in the library right now.

[Barefoot]

Let's get back to the topic of taste buds.
I'd still like to know if the statistic you posted was the result of a study.
If so I'd like to see the link, just to understand the number of 75 year old seniors surveyed.
I'd also like to know the methodology used to figure out that the seniors only had 36% of their taste buds remaining.


By the way, I don't doubt that taste buds decline in the elderly, since hearing and sight often decline as well.
I just thought it odd that the Study was so specific to say that only 36% of taste buds remain.

[graciegirl]

Very thin.

[graciegirl]

glasses

[graciegirl]

That is ME.

[CFrance]

That is ME.
I see the glasses in your avatar.

[TomOB]

Google "taste buds and age" an you will find pages on studies done on the subjects in this thread.

[Barefoot]

Here's your exact comment: "I think having a supportive circle of friends contributes more to good health than eating twigs, weeds and cardboard.
Characterizing a healthy diet as eating "twigs, weeds and cardboard" is designed to inflame.

"Eating twigs, weeds and cardboard" was meant to be a joke.
You were joking yourself earlier about eating birds nests, tofu and cardboard when you replied to mgjim's post.
Obviously I know a person cannot exist without eating lots of healthy food.
I am very sorry; and I apologize if you took my comments personally.

Now, do you think you could answer the question about the Study you mentioned in your Opening Post?

Let's get back to the topic of taste buds.
I'd still like to know if the statistic you posted was the result of a study.
If so I'd like to see the link, just to understand the number of 75 year old seniors surveyed.
I'd also like to know the methodology used to figure out that the seniors only had 36% of their taste buds remaining.

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Originally Posted by Villages PL https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/images/talkofthevillages/buttons/viewpost.gif (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/medical-health-discussion-94/taste-buds-why-some-dont-like-healthful-foods-142507/index2.html#post1008252)

Evidently, a study was done on this subject and I now have the result.
Average number of taste buds remaining at 75: 36%



Originally Posted by Villages PL https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/images/talkofthevillages/buttons/viewpost.gif (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/medical-health-discussion-94/taste-buds-why-some-dont-like-healthful-foods-142507-post1009472/#post1009472)
The taste bud issue was one of ten things that decline with age.
No study was mentioned and different studies may yield different results.

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Barefoot asked yesterday:
Was there a study done or not. :confused:

[Villages PL]

"Eating twigs, weeds and cardboard" was meant to be a joke.
You were joking yourself earlier about eating birds nests, tofu and cardboard when you replied to mgjim's post.
Obviously I know a person cannot exist without eating lots of healthy food.
I am very sorry; and I apologize if you took my comments personally.

Now, do you think you could answer the question about the Study you mentioned in your Opening Post?

I already answered the question and you quoted my answer in your previous post.

I said, "Evidently, a study was done on this subject and I now have the result." On page one of this thread I was asked for my source and I gave it: "The Check List" by Manny Alvarez M.D. That's all I have. Since it was reported in a book, by a doctor, I therefore assumed it must be the result of a study. What else would it be?

Then you have another quote by me that states, "No study was mentioned and different studies may yield different results."

That's the answer to your question and you already had it, what more do you want?