diet textures Archives – Therapy Insights

Dysphagia IDDSI Diet Textures/Liquids with Visual of Swallowing Anatomy

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

Handout describing the different levels of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardized Initiative (IDDSI) with swallowing anatomy visual.

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Transitional Foods

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This handout explains what transitional foods are, who should consume this type of food, the value of implementing this type of food, and factors that can influence tolerance.

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Transitioning From National Dysphagia Diet (NDD) to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI)

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

Many facilities are transitioning from the National Dysphagia Diet (NDD) to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardized Initiative (IDDSI). This handout provides a visual comparison of the various diet levels to help with this transition for patients, care partners, and other medical professionals.

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Thickened Liquids Signs – NDD Language

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

These NDD thickened liquids signs can be placed at head-of-bed to serve as helpful reminders for patients, staff, and family.

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Puree Flavor POWER! 27 Ways to Get Creative with Mashed Potatoes

January 4, 2022 by Megan Berg.

Being on a pureed diet can be an isolating, degrading, depressing situation. This calls for creativity! There are so many ways to add flavor to mashed potatoes- make it a dessert, make it spicy, make it Thai, Indian, Mexican cuisine… there are no limits! Here are 27 ideas to get kitchen staff, patients, and families inspired.

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Meltable Solids for People with Dysphagia

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.

This handout describes the texture and benefits of meltable solids for people who have dysphagia, particularly people who are on pureed diets but still have the ability to chew.

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Dysphagia Diet Textures (NDD)

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.

Handout describing the different levels of the National Dysphagia Diet.

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