A soft diet is considered a modified consistency diet or a mechanically altered diet. What is a mechanically altered diet?
A) A diet that contains foods that are altered from their natural consistency so it is easier to chew and swallow them
B) A diet that is run through a blender before being served to the client
C) A diet that contains foods like ice cream and spaghetti
D) A diet that contains foods that are easy to swallow like apple slices and grapes
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A mechanically altered diet is basically a regular diet that is modified in texture only. Most raw fruits, vegetables, and various nuts are avoided.
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