National Texture Modification Standards
Roadshows on the Australian Standards for Texture Modified Foods and Fluids.
The Brisbane Roadshow held on 20 August 2007 has been made into a Webpresent. This project is a joint initiative of the Dietitians Association of Australia and Speech Pathology Australia, proudly sponsored by Novartis Medical Nutrition.
DAA and Speech Pathology Australia joint media release, 22 May 2007
Thickened fluids and texture-modified foods are provided for the management of swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). Previously a large number of different labels were applied to food textures and fluid thickness levels across Australia. The consequences of inconsistent terminology can affect patient safety and reduces the efficiency of communication.
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (Speech Pathology Australia, SPA) joined together to develop agreed standards for a number of levels, labels for these levels and definitions of thickened fluids and texture-modified foods within the Australian context.
A scale for modified fluids and a scale for texture-modified foods was developed and consensus was achieved between DAA and SPA. The standards are now recommended for use throughout Australia and are available to download:
Australian Standards for Texture Modified Foods and Fluids Poster (322 Kb)
Australian standardised definitions and terminology for texture-modified foods and fluids (102 Kb)
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For all the background information on how the standards were developed download a copy of the Australian Standardised Terminology and Definitions for Texture Modified Foods and Fluids Supplement from the Blackwell Publishing website. Blackwell Publishing website: MEMBERS: Members can log into this site and view the complete document via the Members' Section>Publications and Resources> Nutrition and Dietetics Journal. Non-DAA members can access information regarding this suplement and the Journal, including Author Guidelines Subscriptions, Table of Contents and Advertising visit the Blackwell Publishing website: Nutrition & Dietetics Information. |
This project is proudly supported by Novartis Medical Nutrition through their Major Corporate Partnership with DAA
