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 The Science of Nutrition Today 1(6) Basic Nutritional Guidelines 2(3) Chewing Difficulties May Mean Different Nutritional Needs 5(2) More Nutritional Information 7(7) Major Nutrients: Their Functions, Food Sources, and Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) 7(4) Body Mass Index (BMI) 11(2) Calorie Recommendations 13(1) 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(22) Soups 43(26) Entrees 69(56) Vegetables 125(38) Desserts 163(33) Index of Recipes 196