

| By Marlene Hollick, Ed.D., M.P.H., R.D.
It can be frightening as well as frustrating when your loved one refuses to eat their once-favorite foods or drink liquids regularly. It is potentially dangerous as well – dehydration and unintended weight loss can contribute to a decline in function and set the stage for malnutrition and additional health complications. Even more concerning is the fact that your loved one may no longer be able to articulate what the problem is.
Why are these behavioral changes occurring in the absence of known acute illness or infection? There are several possible explanations:
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