Re: [Dysphagia] Off topic: "Baby food"

[SuzMorris at aol.com (SuzMorris@aol.com)]

Commercial pureed-consistency baby food is frequently used with elderly 
adults who have swallowing difficulties.   A nutritionally appropriate diet would 
be developed by the dietitian to determine the adequate caloric and nutrient 
needs of the individual.   Specific foods to include in the diet would be 
selected from the fruit, vegetable, grain and protein foods offered in the various 
commercial baby food lines.   These foods do not have "depleted nutritional 
values".   One of the advantages of baby foods is that the FDA has much stricter 
growing regulations and more strict standards in pesticide use for fruits and 
vegetables used to prepare baby food.   The nutrients in each jar of food are 
available so that a nutritionally complete diet can be calculated for 
individuals of any age (infant to elderly).   

Suzanne


Suzanne Evans Morris, Ph.D.
New Visions
1124 Roberts Mountain Rd.
Faber, VA 22938
(434) 361-2285 ext. 5
www.new-vis.com


In a message dated 7/9/04 6:42:33 PM, chcky619@bellsouth.net writes:

> I am seeking information on the nutritional value of commercial "baby food" 
> as it relates to supportive nutrition in the geriatric population.? I have 
> the good fortune to be a support professional for someone readmitted to our 
> facility with a new CVA who is? receiving Hospice services.? We want to provide 
> comfort care and allow the family to feed her safely.? She is unable to 
> manage our pureed food.? No bolus movement or realization of need to do so.? All 
> smooth consistencies (i.e., yogurt, ice cream, pudding and thin liquids) are 
> managed will minimal issues.? Some one in our corporate structure told us 
> that commercial infant food had depleted nutritional value for adults.? Any one 
> know this for a fact?? Thanks for any input, Patti
>