National dysphagia diet liquid consistencies

Division 13, Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders Dysphagia, has long recognized and supported the need to improve the standardization of dysphagia diets based on evidence-based research. The following articles provide more information about the National Dysphagia Diet NDD, which has stimulated considerable interest and discussion among dietitians and speech-language pathologists. Diet texture modification for dysphagia management… Read More: National dysphagia diet liquid consistencies »

Lockdowns Made Taming Obesity Even Tougher, Research Shows

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 — People struggling with obesity fared poorly during the COVID-19 lockdowns earlier this year, with their weight-control plans flying off the rails as they coped with the stress of the global pandemic, two new studies report. Seven out of 10 people with obesity reported that their weight-loss goals became harder to… Read More: Lockdowns Made Taming Obesity Even Tougher, Research Shows »