IFAS Extension
Swallowing Problems and the Older Adult
Wendy J. Dahl
Release Date: 9/30/2024
Family and Consumer Sciences
Abstract
This 2-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department discusses causes and symptoms of chewing and swallowing problems in older adults. Written by Wendy J. Dahl.
About this Publication
This document is FSHN11-03, one of a series of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date February 2011. Revised September 2014, December 2017, and May 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
About the Authors
Wendy J. Dahl, PhD, associate professor; Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition; UF/IFAS Extension; Gainesville, FL 32611.
How to Cite
Dahl, W. J. (2011). Swallowing Problems and the Older Adult. EDIS, 2011(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fs164-2011
Authors
Wendy Dahl
Specialist
University of Florida
professor and Extension specialist, UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
