The smell and taste of foods are influenced by all of the following except

A) the appearance of the food.
B) the texture of the food.
C) the temperature of the food.
D) a person's mood.
E) all of these influence the smell and taste of foods.

All the options listed (appearance, texture, temperature, and a person's mood) can influence the perception of smell and taste of foods. The appearance can affect expectations and thus perception; texture can alter the experience of flavor; temperature can enhance or diminish flavors; and a person's mood can affect their sensitivity and enjoyment of food.