Tag: Anorexia of aging

Studies show that between 15% and 30% of older adults experience a reduced appetite, a condition sometimes called 'anorexia of aging'. So, do you get hungrier with age? The reality is that many physiological and lifestyle factors cause appetite and hunger to decline, rather than increase, as we get older.

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.