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IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) suggests that over 590 million people worldwide are currently living with Dysphagia. image: https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hcsuk-700-455-How-food-moulds-can-improve-1.jpg --- [sales@hcsuk.co.uk](mailto:sales@hcsuk.co.uk) [01953 885661](tel:01953885661) - [Shop Care Home Supplies](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product-category/hcsuk-catalogue/) - [Servicing](https://hcsuk.co.uk/servicing/) - Resources › - [Free Guides](https://blog.hcsuk.co.uk/free-healthcare-guides-0) - [Case Studies](https://blog.hcsuk.co.uk/case-studies) - [Knowledge Centre](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/) - About › - [About Us](https://hcsuk.co.uk/about/) - [News](https://blog.hcsuk.co.uk/news1) - [Living Well with Dementia](https://hcsuk.co.uk/living-well-with-dementia/) - [Contact](https://hcsuk.co.uk/contact/) \*\*\*All prices shown include VAT\*\*\* # How food moulds can improve the dining experience for people living with dysphagia ![](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hcsuk-700-455-How-food-moulds-can-improve-1.jpg) [HCSUK](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/author/hcsuk) Jan 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM # How food moulds can improve the dining experience for people living with dysphagia The consequences of dysphagia include dehydration, malnutrition, aspiration and asphyxiation, and a negative impact on quality of life and social participation in eating and drinking. IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) suggests that over 590 million people worldwide are currently living with Dysphagia. 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