Iddsi Framework Poster A3 A P Food Only Final With Bleed
Iddsi Framework Poster A3 A P Food Only Final With Bleed
Iddsi Framework Poster A3 A P Food Only Final With Bleed
IDDSI
International Dysphagia Diet
TESTING INFO
LEVEL 7 - REGULAR RG7 Normal everyday foods of various textures that are developmentally
Standardisation Initiative and age appropriate. Biting and chewing ability needed.
S
No specific testing information.
OD
Normal everyday foods of soft/tender textures only, that are
LEVEL 7 - EASY TO CHEW EC7 developmentally and age appropriate.
FOOD
FO
Requires biting and chewing ability.
CLASSIFICATION
AL
Pieces no bigger than 1.5 x 1.5cm in size for
Soft + Bite-sized, tender and moist throughout, with
adults and 8mm x 8mm for babies & children. no thin liquid leaking or dripping from the food.
ON
AND TESTING
Push down on piece with fork – sample should Chewing ability needed.
squash completely and not regain its shape.
TI
SI
LEVEL 5 - MINCED & MOIST MM5
AN
4mm lump size for adults and 2mm lump size for Very soft, small moist lumps, minimal
ADULT & PEDIATRIC babies and children. chewing ability needed.
TR
Holds its shape on a spoon. Falls off easily if the spoon is
tilted or lightly flicked. Must not be firm or sticky.
Thumbnail
blanches
Thumbnail white
blanches 2. Then complete the
EASY TO white
IDDSI Fork Pressure Test.
CHEW