{"id":122,"date":"2021-10-27T11:40:19","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T16:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diningrd.com\/blog\/?p=122"},"modified":"2023-05-12T11:42:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T16:42:18","slug":"take-a-bite-out-of-iddsi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diningrd.com\/blog\/take-a-bite-out-of-iddsi\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a Bite Out of IDDSI!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&#8217;s here &#8211; IDDSI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/iddsi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative<\/a> (IDDSI) created global standardized terminology and definitions for texture-modified foods and thickened liquids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association jointly supported IDDSI on May 1, 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beginning October 2021, IDDSI will be the only texture-modified diet recognized by NCM\u00ae (Nutrition Care Manual)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningrd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IDDSI_Implementation_in_Long_Term_Care.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diningrd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IDDSI_Implementation_in_Long_Term_Care.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.diningrd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IDDSI_Implementation_in_Long_Term_Care-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting started with IDDSI does not have to difficult\u2026 start with a Fork and Spoon!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Familiarize yourself with the <a href=\"https:\/\/iddsi.org\/Resources\/Videos\/Testing-Methods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">testing methods<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/iddsi.org\/Resources\/Audit-Tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">audit worksheets<\/a> from IDDSI.org<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most testing methods require a fork, spoon, or oral syringe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningrd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Roadmap-to-IDDSI.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diningrd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Roadmap-to-IDDSI.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.diningrd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Roadmap-to-IDDSI-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning a new language can be challenging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reward yourself and your teammates for using new terms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doing away with food lists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IDDSI allows for almost any food to be modified to a safe texture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing methods allow for verification of texture and viscosity for safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concerned about bread? Even bread should be modified! Watch this video on how to prepare a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=W7bOufqmz18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minced and Moist sandwich<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningrd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/All-About-Bread.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diningrd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/All-About-Bread.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.diningrd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/All-About-Bread-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need help with your menu? DiningRD has the menu resources you need!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask a menu support specialist for more information about adding the IDDSI diets to your menu program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call: <a href=\"tel:800-544-3059\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel:800-544-3059\">800-544-3059<\/a> (Option 1 &#8211; Menu Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Text: <a href=\"tel:314-833-8850\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel:314-833-8850\">314-833-8850<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Menus@DiningRD.com\">Menus@DiningRD.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a customer yet? No problem! Let us show you IDDSI in the Dining Manager menu program with a free software demo. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s here &#8211; IDDSI Getting started with IDDSI does not have to difficult\u2026 start with a Fork and Spoon! Learning a new language can be challenging Doing away with food lists Need help with your menu? DiningRD has the menu resources you need! 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