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“A Matter of Taste” suggests that flavors come from many senses, whereas “How Smell and Taste Change as You Age” focuses primarily on one sense.

“A Matter of Taste” relies on complex scientific evidence, whereas “How Smell and Taste Change as You Age” includes simple and familiar examples.

“A Matter of Taste” provides a general overview of taste, whereas “How Smell and Taste Change as You Age” focuses on specific issues related to the loss of taste.

“A Matter of Taste” explains how research about taste has changed over time, whereas “How Smell and Taste Change as You Age” emphasizes the importance of maintaining a regular diet.

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to discourage the reader from eating foods without bright colors because of their smell and taste

to explain to the reader the abstract concepts of smell and taste

to show the reader that the senses of taste and smell decrease with age

to convince the reader that the sense of taste relies on the sense of smell

“When you lick the sweet creamy delight, the taste buds on your tongue work their magic. . . .” (paragraph 1)

“The upper part of the human tongue is covered in papillae, tiny bumps that contain taste buds.” (paragraph 6)

“. . . the very back of the tongue is most sensitive to bitter foods; however, the entire tongue is capable of tasting bitterness.” (paragraph 7)

“When food comes into contact with the tongue’s taste receptors, they inform the brain that either nutrients or toxins have been introduced to the body.” (paragraph 10)