Evaluation of Classification of Universal Design Foods Corresponding to the Code of Japanese Dysphagia Diet 2013 by the JSDR Dysphagia Diet Committee

Abstract

　In the Japanese Dysphagia Diet 2013 produced by the JSDR Dysphagia Diet Committee (JDD2013), it is clear that the classification of Universal Design Foods (UDF) also corresponds to other classifications. However, the accuracy of this has not been researched. In this study, we evaluated the classification of UDF that corresponded to the code of JDD2013 by sensory evaluation. Twenty-five registered dietitians were selected for sensory evaluation and 50 samples of commercial nursing-care foods were used. We found that 56% of the samples matched the UDF product marking and sensory evaluation. It is indicated that there is a need for greater masticatory performance than product marking. Furthermore, we found that the classification of UDF in JDD2013 will increase the matching ratio by “Code 4” to include “Crushed with Tongue.”