Nutritional quality of dysphagia-oriented products sold on the Italian market.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dysphagia is a condition characterized by swallowing difficulties that affects an estimated 8% of the population. Management of dysphagia often requires the use of specially formulated food products that are easier to swallow, while still meeting the nutritional needs of the patient. Despite the growing market for dysphagia-oriented products, there is a compelling need for comprehensive evaluations of their nutritional quality to ensure that they adequately support the health and well-being of this vulnerable population. The aims of this study were: (i) to investigate the nutritional composition of different dysphagia products currently sold in Italy, from several leading healthcare companies, by collecting the nutritional information on their packaging; (ii) to compar

SUBMITTER: Ascrizzi GI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11252055 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature