Why Older Adults are at Increased Risk for Anorexia
                                
                                
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                                Did you know that studies estimate the prevalence of appetite loss, known as anorexia of aging, affects up to 30% of older people? Older adults are at a uniquely increased risk for anorexia, a serious condition driven by a complex interplay of physical, mental, and social factors.