A practical webinar that teaches and demonstrates the IDDSI Test Methods. After a discussion of the IDDSI Test Methods, during the webinar we will prepare various foods – proteins, starch, fruit, vegetable and bread and for 3 levels – puree, minced & moist, and soft and bite sized, and will test the foods using the IDDSI Test Methods. Various liquids will also be tested using the IDDSI Flow Test. An IDDSI Kit will be provided. Attendees can test foods on their end if they’d like.
IDDSI Food Prep: Learn How to Prep Food to Comply With IDDSI standards
A practical webinar that teaches and demonstrates the IDDSI Test Methods for purees, minced & moist, soft and bite size and the IDDSI flow test. Foods and beverages will be prepared and tested during the webinar.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Use IDDSI Test Methods to test the current menu items in attendees’ facilities
- Use Extremely Thick stock to adjust for the natural variability in raw food and food preparations
- Prepare a bread product that complies with IDDSI standards
- Articulate the difference between a descriptive diet like IDDSI vs. a prescriptive diet like NDD
Agenda:
Duration | Agenda Item | Objective |
---|---|---|
10 min | Introductions and housekeeping | - |
10 min | Discussion of IDDSI Test Methods | 1 |
5 min | Extremely Thick Stock | 2 |
10 min | Demonstration: Mashed Potatoes | 2 |
10 min | Demonstration: Veggies | 2 |
10 min | Demonstration: Fruit | 2 |
10 min | Demonstration: Protein | 2 |
15 min | Demonstration: Bread | 3 |
5 min | Demonstration: Testing off-the-shelf items | 1 |
15 min | Demonstration: Liquids | 1 |
5 min | Descriptive diets vs Prescriptive diets | 4 |
15 min | Q and A | - |
Duration:
2 hours.About the Presenters:


Laurie is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is also a member of Dietitians in Health Care Communities, Medical Nutrition Practice Group, Dietitians in Business and Communications and Clinical Nutrition Management.
Laurie lives in St. Louis and in normal times likes international travel, hiking, taking walks with her dog - Petula, attending St. Louis Blues and St. Louis Cardinals games, eating at ethnic restaurants and reading.
Disclosures:
John Holahan's Presenter Disclosures:
Financial: President and Founder of SimplyThick, LLC. Paid by SimplyThick.Non-financial: SimplyThick, LLC is a financial supporter of IDDSI but has no input on the content or direction of IDDSI.
Mr. Holahan is a member of the Canadian IDDSI Expert Reference Group.
Laurie Berger's Presenter Disclosures:
Financial: Employee of SimplyThick, LLC. Paid by SimplyThick.Non-financial: No non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure:
This course is presented by CEU-Espresso, Inc.
Content Disclosure:
This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
Note: Participants must attend the full two-hour session and complete all course requirements to receive a Continuing Education certificate. No partial credit will be awarded.

CEU Espresso, Incorporated is an ASHA Approved CE Provider #ABFO.
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

CEU Espresso, Incorporated is an ASHA Approved CE Provider #ABFO.
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
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