Why is moist and soft food more suitable for a patient with dry mouth?
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Correct answer: With reduced saliva, it is easier to chew, form a food bolus, and swallow it
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, means that saliva production is reduced. Saliva normally moistens and lubricates food, softens it during chewing, helps bind particles into a bolus, and supports comfortable swallowing. Moist and soft foods compensate partly for the lack of lubrication and therefore require less saliva than dry, hard, or crumbly foods. Nevertheless, such dietary changes do not replace medical treatment, hydration advice, or medicines prescribed for the underlying cause.
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With reduced saliva, it is easier to chew, form a food bolus, and swallow it
Why is this the correct answer?
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, means that saliva production is reduced. Saliva normally moistens and lubricates food, softens it during chewing, helps bind particles into a bolus, and supports comfortable swallowing. Moist and soft foods compensate partly for the lack of lubrication and therefore require less saliva than dry, hard, or crumbly foods. Nevertheless, such dietary changes do not replace medical treatment, hydration advice, or medicines prescribed for the underlying cause.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Topic: Changes in consistency.
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