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Complete IDDSI Framework Detailed definitions 2.0 2019

WEBFinger test. Use a sample the size of a thumb nail (1.5x1.5cm). It is possible to squash a sample of this texture using finger pressure such that the thumb and index finger nails …

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About the IDDSI Consumer Handouts

WEBAbout the IDDSI Consumer Handouts IDDSI has created these handouts in consultation with clinicians and patients. The handouts can be used by people who have feeding, …

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Level 6 Soft & Bite-Sized for Adults

WEBEXAMPLES of Level 6 Soft & Bite-Sized Food for Adults * Meat cooked tender and chopped so pieces are no bigger than 1.5cmx1.5cm lump size. If cannot serve soft and tender, …

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Level 6 Soft & Bite-Sized for Babies and Children

WEBEXAMPLES of Level 6 Soft & Bite-Sized Food for Babies and Children * Meat cooked tender and chopped to no bigger than 8mmx8mm lump size. If cannot serve soft and …

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Level 4 Pureed Food for Adults

WEBFor safety, AVOID these food textures that pose a choking risk for adults who need Level 4 Pureed food. Food characteristic to. AVOID. Mixed thin + thick textures Hard or dry food. …

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Use of Level 1 Slightly Thick Liquids for Adults

WEBLevel 1 – Slightly Thick is most often used if you have swallowing problems with thin liquids. Slightly Thick liquids are thicker than water, but still thin enough to flow through a straw. …

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Level 3 Moderately Thick Liquids for Adults What is this

WEBIDDSI recommends that you use a 10 mL syringe to check to make sure you have the correct thickness level using the instructions below. For Level 3- Moderately Thick …

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Use of Level 3 Liquidised Food for Adults

WEBLevel 3- Liquidised foods may be used if you have trouble moving your tongue. The thicker consistency gives more time for the tongue to “hold and move” the liquidised food. It is …

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Use of Level 0 Thin Liquids for Adults IDDSI

WEBThe IDDSI Flow Test measures how thick a liquid is by how much goes through a 10mL syringe in 10 seconds. IDDSI recommends that you use a 10 mL syringe to check to …

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Level 5 Minced & Moist Food for Babies and Children

WEBLevel 5 – Minced & Moist Foods: ü Soft and moist, but with no liquid leaking/dripping from the food ü Biting is not required ü Minimal chewing required ü Lumps of 2mm in size ü …

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REGULAR EASY TO CHEW

WEBEXAMPLES of Level 7 Regular Easy to Chew food for Adults. * Meat cooked until tender. If you cannot serve soft and tender, serve as Minced and Moist. * Fish cooked soft enough …

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Level 7 Regular for Adults

WEBLevel 7 – Regular Foods: ü Normal, everyday foods of various textures that are developmentally and age appropriate ü Ability to ‘bite off’ pieces of food is required ü …

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