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Difficulty swallowing water, broth, and tea is treated with which type of dysphagia diet?
  1. National Dysphagia Diet Level 1
  2. National Dysphagia Diet Level 2
  3. National Dysphagia Diet Level 3
  4. National Dysphagia Diet Level 4
Explanation
Answer: A - Difficulty swallowing water, broth, and tea is treated with the National Dysphagia Diet Level 1, in which all foods must be of pureed texture. Swallowing liquids is difficult because it requires advanced muscle coordination; for this reason all foods and liquids must have a thickened texture.
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