Question

Elderly people should not be given soft food true or false​

Answer 1

THIS STATEMENT IS FALSE ,

Elderly people should be given soft food .

• Soften bread products or crackers in soup,

• milk or tea; or

• spread with non-hydrogenated margarine,

• syrup or honey.

The soft food diet is one that includes

• foods that are easy to chew and swallow and

• excludes foods with a hard texture.

When should someone follow this diet?

• People who has undergone surgery

• Cancer treatment

• Difficulty swallowing

• Dental problems

Carbohydrates to provide energy and fiber:-

• porridge oats

• whole grain biscuits with lots of milk

• mashed potatoes

• white or brown bread

• boiled pasta or rice with sauce