Making meals more manageable
For people with dysphagia, it's important to continue consuming enough calories and nutrients, especially protein and fluids. Texture-modified foods and thickened liquids can help in achieving nutrition goals. That's because they're easier for weakened throat muscles to control. There are many delicious ways to prepare food. However, like liquids, food textures need to be modified to a specific texture as well. The levels range from simply chopped into small pieces to fully pureed. Talk to your healthcare provider to determine which is the right consistency for you.
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