The study aims to identify key physiological factors that differentiate older adults with healthy appetites from those experiencing appetite decline. The investigators hypothesize that seniors experiencing appetite decline will exhibit distinct oro-sensory, gastrointestinal, and hormonal profiles compared to seniors with healthy appetites, suggesting underlying biological mechanisms contributing to reduced appetite.
Age range
65 Years – 74 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Ad Libitum Lunch
Timeframe: Participants will be given 30 minutes to consume the meal until they are comfortably full, 180 minutes after the start of the intervention.