How a Stroke Affects Dietary Intake and What You Can Do
                                
                                
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                                Up to 65% of people experience dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, after a stroke, which can profoundly impact their ability to eat and drink safely. This, alongside other physical and cognitive challenges, significantly alters normal dietary intake and a person's relationship with food.