What Does a Dysphagia Diet Mean?
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According to the National Institutes of Health, the prevalence of swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia, is approximately 10% to 22% in Americans aged 50 and over. A dysphagia diet is a medical diet that modifies the texture and consistency of foods and liquids to make them easier and safer to swallow, preventing serious complications like aspiration pneumonia and malnutrition.
