What is one reason for changing diet consistency?
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Correct answer: To help the patient take food easily
Diet consistency can be changed to match a patient’s ability to bite, chew, control food in the mouth, and swallow. Making food softer, smoother, minced, or appropriately thick may improve safety, comfort, and intake. The purpose is not to alter price, colour, or medication. Therefore, option A is correct.
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To help the patient take food easily
Why is this the correct answer?
Diet consistency can be changed to match a patient’s ability to bite, chew, control food in the mouth, and swallow. Making food softer, smoother, minced, or appropriately thick may improve safety, comfort, and intake. The purpose is not to alter price, colour, or medication. Therefore, option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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