Level 7 diet, also known as a Regular diet, consists of normal, everyday foods with various textures suitable for developmental and age needs.
Here's a breakdown:
- Normal Foods: It includes all types of foods that individuals typically consume.
- Various Textures: The food can be hard, soft, crunchy, or anything in between.
- Developmentally and Age Appropriate: The food choices are suitable for the person's age and developmental stage.
- Eating Method: Any method can be used to consume the foods.
- Sample Size: There are no restrictions on sample size.
- Inclusions: Includes foods with hard, tough, chewy, fibrous, stringy, dry, crispy, crunchy or crumbly bits.
In essence, a level 7 diet represents a return to or continuation of a standard, unrestricted diet. There are no specific modifications or limitations regarding texture or consistency. It's suitable for individuals who can safely chew and swallow a wide range of foods.
