What should be done first if intake of consistency-modified food decreases?
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Correct answer: Identify cause and review texture taste and nutrition
Reduced intake may result from an unsuitable thickness, poor taste, fatigue, pain, nausea, swallowing difficulty, or insufficient variety. The first step is to identify the cause and review texture, flavour, temperature, portion size, nutrition, hydration, and clinical status. The diet should then be adjusted safely with professional guidance.
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Identify cause and review texture taste and nutrition
Why is this the correct answer?
Reduced intake may result from an unsuitable thickness, poor taste, fatigue, pain, nausea, swallowing difficulty, or insufficient variety. The first step is to identify the cause and review texture, flavour, temperature, portion size, nutrition, hydration, and clinical status. The diet should then be adjusted safely with professional guidance.
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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