Why is nutritional adequacy necessary while changing food consistency?
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Correct answer: So nutrition needs are met despite texture change
Changing the texture of food should make eating safer or easier without unnecessarily reducing energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, or fluids. A patient may eat less when a modified diet is unfamiliar or unappealing, so meals must be planned carefully to remain nutrient-dense and acceptable. Texture modification and nutritional adequacy are separate goals that must be achieved together.
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So nutrition needs are met despite texture change
Why is this the correct answer?
Changing the texture of food should make eating safer or easier without unnecessarily reducing energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, or fluids. A patient may eat less when a modified diet is unfamiliar or unappealing, so meals must be planned carefully to remain nutrient-dense and acceptable. Texture modification and nutritional adequacy are separate goals that must be achieved together.
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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