Report Title

Consistency of Noncommercial Based Thickening Agents on LLUMC Dysphagia Menu Items

Collective Title

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Research Reports 2022

Abstract

Introduction:

More than 60% of the population 60 years and above experience some level of dysphagia. Patients with a medical history such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, autoimmune diseases, and gastroesophageal reflux may also have an increased risk for dysphagia. The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) is a framework covering the global standards for dysphagia modified food texture descriptions. Current literature related to food thickeners in dysphagia management observe the suitability of various thickeners on all levels of dysphagia. However, many of these studies may or may not compare their findings with the current IDDSI guidelines.

LLU Discipline

Nutrition and Dietetics

Department

Nutrition and Dietetics

School

School of Allied Health Professions

First Advisor

Cindy Kosch

Second Advisor

Lida Gharibvand

Third Advisor

Cory Gheen

Fourth Advisor

Liang Ji

Fifth Advisor

Gurinder Bains

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Degree Level

M.S.

Year Degree Awarded

2022

Date (Title Page)

2022

Language

English

Keywords

Deglutition disorders—Diet therapy; Thickening agents; Pureed food

Type

Research Report

Digital Format

PDF

Digital Publisher

Loma Linda University Libraries

Usage Rights

This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Collection

Loma Linda University Research Reports

Collection Website

scholarsrepository.llu.edu/rr/

Repository

Loma Linda University. University Libraries.

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