Tag: Stage 6 diet

According to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), a Stage 6 diet is a 'Soft and Bite-sized' diet prescribed for individuals with moderate chewing and swallowing difficulties. This eating plan requires foods to be soft, moist, and cut into small, manageable pieces to reduce the risk of choking.

According to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), a Stage 6 soft diet is for individuals who can chew soft, bite-sized foods but cannot safely manage foods of a regular consistency. It is a controlled diet designed to mitigate the risk of choking and aspiration for those with specific chewing or swallowing challenges.