CNS Nutrition Specialist Exam Prep

Category - Certified Nutrition Specialist

Level Two of the National Dysphagia Diet permits which of the following foods?
  1. Crackers, toast, and baked potatoes
  2. Finely chopped cooked meats and soft-textured cooked vegetables
  3. Raw carrots, celery, and apple slices
  4. Chunky peanut butter, rice pudding, fruited yogurt
Explanation
Answer: B - Level Two of the National Dysphagia Diet permits finely minced or chopped cooked meats and soft-textured cooked vegetables. Level Two Dysphagia diet, also known as the Mechanical Altered Diet, is intended for use by those with minimal chewing ability. Raw fruits and vegetables as well as hard-to-chew foods and hard-to-swallow foods are prohibited.
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