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Which of the following foods would not be appropriate on a Level 1 diet for dysphagia?

a. pudding
b. yogurt with fruit
c. baby cereal
d. pureed sweet potatoes

User Barry NL
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Final answer:

The food that would not be appropriate on a Level 1 diet for dysphagia is baby cereal.

Step-by-step explanation:

The food that would not be appropriate on a Level 1 diet for dysphagia is baby cereal.

Level 1 diets for dysphagia consist of foods that are highly pureed or mashed to make swallowing easier. Baby cereal is typically not pureed to a smooth texture and may present a choking hazard for individuals with swallowing difficulties.

On the other hand, pudding, yogurt with fruit, and pureed sweet potatoes are suitable for a Level 1 diet as long as they are smooth and without any solid chunks.

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