University of Guelph, Guelph, ONT, Canada.
J Nutr Health Aging. 2012 Mar;16(3):195-200. doi: 10.1007/s12603-011-0160-z.
Use of modified texture foods (MTF) is common in the geriatric population. There is a potential for increased prevalence of use of MTF due in part to longer survival of persons with dementia, those who have suffered from a stroke, as well as other degenerative diseases that affect chewing and swallowing. Unfortunately, little clinical, nutritional and sensory research has been conducted on MTF to inform practice. This review highlights issues identified in the literature to date that influence nutritional and sensory quality and acceptability of these foods. Use of MTF is highly associated with undernutrition, however causality is difficult to demonstrate due to confounding factors such as the requirement for feeding assistance. Knowledge gaps and considerations that need to be taken into account when conducting research are identified.
改性纹理食品（MTF）在老年人群中很常见。由于痴呆症患者、中风患者以及其他影响咀嚼和吞咽的退行性疾病患者的生存时间延长，MTF 的使用可能会增加。不幸的是，针对 MTF，临床、营养和感官研究很少，无法为实践提供信息。本综述重点介绍了迄今为止文献中确定的影响这些食品的营养和感官质量及可接受性的问题。MTF 的使用与营养不足密切相关，但是由于喂养辅助等混杂因素，很难证明因果关系。在开展研究时，确定了需要考虑的知识差距和注意事项。
