>Please be careful with popcorn. It is very easy for anyone with a
>compromised oro-motor system, or dental difficulties to choke.
> I would echo this for nuts with the large numbers of people suffering
> from allergies these days.
Yes, but keep in mind that Wendy said her clients were the "well elderly."
Certainly not everyone is going to be able to eat every food item, but I
would think we can reasonably assume the patients would be responsible and
cognitive enough not to eat something they should not, whether it be because
of difficultly chewing, a medical condition, allergy, or whatever. Dried
fruit could get stuck in someone's dentures. Raisins could cause cavities.
A lot of snacks will have high sugar / carbohydrate content. But we can't
protect everybody from every potential harm! She is not talking about
feeding this food to her clients, but simply having a little display in the
waiting room in case those who would like a snack can select one.
Is there really a "perfect" food that would be completely safe, nutritious,
and delicious for everyone? Probably not : )
~Another OT Wendy
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