Tackling Dysphagia in Foodservice
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a condition which often affects older adults. The IDDSI framework was developed to help better serve these individuals, by providing a scale for measuring food and drink thickness.
The IDDSI Framework
Studies show that between 11.4-22% of adults over 50 are affected by Dysphagia.*
Our easy-to-prep, single-serve solutions serve as a delicious and health-conscious transitional food for patients with dysphagia.
*Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH), June 28, 2023.
How it Works
IDDSI Framework Overview with Dole
Watch this brief video overview with Chef James Bickmore-Hutt to learn more about dysphagia and how you can implement the IDDSI framework into your healthcare foodservice operation.
