What is a level 2 dysphagia diet?
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Approximately 1 in 25 adults experience dysphagia or difficulty swallowing, which may necessitate diet modifications. A level 2 dysphagia diet, often termed a mechanically altered diet, involves soft, moist foods that have been cut, ground, or mashed to make them easy to chew and swallow. This diet helps individuals who have some chewing ability but struggle with mixed textures or hard foods.
