Tag: Level 2

According to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), a global framework created to improve patient safety, the "nectar thick" consistency is now more specifically defined and corresponds to a certain level. This standardized approach replaces the older, more subjective terminology for consistency.

According to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), a Level 2 mildly thick liquid is designed for those who find thin liquids too fast to swallow safely. Examples of a Level 2 mildly thick liquid include commercially available thick shakes or drinks with a consistency similar to a thick cream soup. It is thicker than water but can still be sipped from a cup and requires some effort to be drunk through a standard straw.