Recent evidence for the impacts of olfactory disorders on food enjoyment and ingestive behavior

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Contributors

  • Han Seok Seo - , University of Arkansas System (Author)
  • Ragita C. Pramudya - , University of Arkansas System (Author)
  • Asmita Singh - , University of Arkansas System (Author)
  • Thomas Hummel - , Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)

Abstract

Olfactory disorders in individuals are common. In general, 15%–22% of the general population are estimated to have low olfactory function, and their prevalence rate has increased during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, raising global awareness as to how olfactory disorders can affect our quality of life. Notably, the most frequent issues reported by individuals with olfactory disorders are observed in food-related experiences. Because previous studies have advanced conflicting results in this regard, this review deals with current perspectives on the impacts of olfactory disorders on food perception, food enjoyment, food-evoked emotions, and dietary patterns. The strategies suggested in this review will provide a better understanding of how to improve eating-related quality of life among individuals with olfactory disorders.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)187-194
Number of pages8
JournalCurrent Opinion in Food Science
Volume42
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2021
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-9713-0183/work/146645504

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