Effects of textured foods on masticatory muscle activity in older adults with oral hypofunction.
Koichiro MatsuoNorie KitoKoichi OgawaAyako IzumiYuji MasudaPublished in: Journal of oral rehabilitation (2019)
Our findings suggest that eating textured foods will lead to increased masticatory load and therefore increased muscle activity, especially in older adults. Application of textured food may change dietary habits in older adults.