The I-Can't-Chew Cookbook : Delicious Soft Diet Recipes for People with Chewing, Swallowing, and Dry Mouth Disorders

Foreword ix Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv Chapter 1 The Science of Nutrition Today 1(6) Basic Nutritional Guidelines 2(3) Chewing Difficulties May Mean Different Nutritional Needs 5(2) Chapter 2 More Nutritional information 7(7) Major Nutrients: Their Functions, Food Sources, and Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIB) 7(4) Body Mass Index (BMI) 11(2) Calorie Recommendations 13(1) Chapter 3 - Tips for Getting the Most Out of Meals 14(5) Dealing with Problems Swallowing and/or Chewing 14(2) Enhancing the Dining Experience 16(1) Adapting Foods for a Soft-Food Diet 17(2) RECIPES 19(2) Beverages 21(104) Vegetables 125(38) Desserts 163(33) Index of Recipes 196