Mental health and dementiaQuestion 752 of 1700
How can the smell of food help a resident with dementia?
- It tells the staff that the meal should be stopped
- It can increase appetite near where food is made
- It replaces the need to eat a full meal
- It causes confusion about whether to chew or swallow
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Correct answer: It can increase appetite near where food is made
Aromas of the meal near the preparation area can raise appetite.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.6: Promoting Nutritional Intake
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026