Should the Energy Contribution of Commercial Thickeners Be Considered in the Nutrition Plan of Patients With Dysphagia?
Diana MirandaJoana BredaRita CardosoNilza GonçalvesAna Castro CaldasJoaquim José FerreiraPublished in: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2019)
The nutrition value of thickeners should be routinely considered in the nutrition assessment and planning of patients with dysphagia for liquids, since they contribute significantly with energy, carbohydrate, and fiber.
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