Tag: Care home nutrition

According to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), a Level 4 diet is one of the standard classifications for modified texture foods. A care home that provides a Level 4 diet focuses on serving smooth, cohesive, and lump-free pureed food to residents with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). This specialized dietary approach is crucial for ensuring the safety and nutritional needs of residents who cannot safely chew or swallow solid foods.

Developed by the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN), the 'Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool' (MUST) is the most commonly used malnutrition screening tool in the UK. To understand its role in a healthy nutrition diet, it's crucial to clarify where is the MUST tool used and for whom, as its purpose differs significantly from a general diet-tracking app.