1. NDD DIETS IN-SERVICE

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. NDD3- SOFT
NDD4

6. 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

7. NDD3

8. NDD2 ALERT: NDD2: ALERT Foods Hot Dogs Sausage Bacon Rice
Peanut Butter
Pizza
Sandwiches
Fried Eggs
Broccoli, Cabbages

9. NDD2

10. NDD1 ALERT: NDD1: ALERT Foods
No whole foods- all foods must be of puree consistency.

11. NDD1