NDD DIETS IN-SERVICE
What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing. In Oropharyngeal Dysphagia food is not moved to back of throat so it can be swallowed. In Esophageal Dysphagia food stops moving in the esophagus.
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Symptoms of Dysphagia Esophageal Dysphagia Sore throat Burning in the chest Acid reflux Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Drooling Coughing Choking Pocketing food in cheek Weight loss Chronic respiratory issues
GROUND / DYSPHAGIA GROUND / CHOPPED OLD TERMINOLOGY NDD CODE NEW TERMINOLOGY PUREE NDD1 GROUND / DYSPHAGIA GROUND / CHOPPED NDD2 MECHANICALLY ALTERED MECHANICAL SOFT NDD3 SOFT REGULAR NDD4
NDD3- SOFT NDD4
NDD3 ALERT: NDD3: ALERT Foods Dry Meat or Fish Chunky Peanut Butter Dry or Crusty Bread Dried Fruits Dry Cereal Fresh Vegetables Fresh Fruits Salad
NDD3
NDD2 ALERT: NDD2: ALERT Foods Hot Dogs Sausage Bacon Rice Peanut Butter Pizza Sandwiches Fried Eggs Broccoli, Cabbages
NDD2
NDD1 ALERT: NDD1: ALERT Foods No whole foods- all foods must be of puree consistency.
NDD1