Equipping People To Make Sense Of What They Are Told
Dietary Needs and Personality.
Maintaining a good dietary regime can be difficult for those who are experiencing
disease symptoms.
Difficulty’s occur such as:
Dry mouth.
Swallowing difficulties
Pain
Depression
Denial
Eating can become a burden for some leading to weight loss to such a degree that
their general health becomes endangered creating a downward spiraling circle of ill
health adding to the problems being caused by the disease they have.
Input needs to be well balanced and attuned to the individual. Some foodstuffs can
be detrimental to the health of those suffering from a disease, while other foodstuffs
can provide a beneficial support.
Texture and temperature should be considered and are as important as the ingredients,
matching a persons likes and dislikes.
Tart but not spicy foodstuffs that encourage increased saliva flow may assist those
with dry mouth problems.
Soft and moist foodstuffs can be helpful for people with swallowing problems such
as that which may be experienced by MS people.
Difficult to digest foodstuffs should be avoided by those who have gastrointestinal
problems and a sensitive digestive system exacerbated from their disease problems
or from any treatments being administered.
A large plate full of foodstuffs can appear daunting to those with compromised eating
difficulties,small portions throughout the day can prove to be more appealing.
Dehydration is a problem for many, however avoid drinking to much fluid with your
meals, it dilutes the digestive juices in the tummy and solidifies fats slowing digestion
and making it less efficient.
Great care has to be taken for those with swallowing problems (Dysphagia). It is
possible for foodstuffs to become diverted into the lungs causing choking and may
lead to aspiration pneumonia.
