"I was savoring a delicious Caesar salad at an upscale restaurant, courtesy of my friend who was treating me to lunch for my 81st birthday. Suddenly, a strange thing happened: The more I ate, the more salad there was. No matter what I did, salad, salad, and more salad magically appeared on my plate. Was I experiencing a miracle of Biblical proportions? Was my salad bewitched?"
"With Herculean effort, I finally succeeded in consuming half my salad. And of course, my salad was not bewitched. Rather, it was my reduced appetite, and possibly the curse of overly large portion sizes, that were at fault. Not for the first time did I wonder why my appetite wasn't as hearty as usual. And after 50-plus years following my self-devised healthy eating program, I had even lost the last five pounds of the "Freshman 15" without even trying. Why?"
Appetite and weight commonly decline after age 60. Age-related loss of smell and taste can reduce feelings of hunger. Living and eating alone often decreases motivation to prepare meals and lowers food intake. Reduced physical activity diminishes hunger and energy needs. Eating less can produce needed weight loss for some, but excessive weight loss in older adults can be hazardous to health. Maintaining muscle mass and energy levels through appropriate nutrition and activity remains vital to healthy aging at any weight.
Read at Psychology Today
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