To Eat or Not to Eat…
Chewing/
Swallowing Difficulties
What Do I Do When I Have Tremors?
Strength and Coordination at Any Age
Miscellaneous
100

A compound found in food that prevents the damage of healthy cells like neurons

What are antioxidants?

100

Coughing during or after meals, clearing throat while eating, and feeling like food is constantly getting stuck in your throat while eating are all characteristics of…

What is dysphagia or swallowing difficulty?

100

A blue sticky mat that prevents a plate from sliding on the table.

What is a dycem?

100

This type of exercise includes brisk walking, jogging, biking, and swimming.

What is aerobic exercise?

100

A principle meaning “the substances that you take into your body as food and the way that they influence your health,” that can help slow the progression of Parkinson's Disease.

What is nutrition? 

200

A popular beverage typically enjoyed with an evening meal that can cause dehydration and fatigue

What is alcohol?

200

The methods of tucking your chin while swallowing, not drinking through straws, taking small bites and chewing slowly, and waiting until after meals to drink beverages can all be used for Parksinon’s too…

What are safe swallowing strategies?

200

An attachment that can clip onto a plate to help scoop food onto utensils.

What is a plate guard?

200

A type of exercise that utilizes a lot of stretching and body strength.

What is yoga?

200

A food source that can increase your hydration if you struggle with involuntary urination.

What are fruits and vegetables?

300

The non-digestible part of plant-based foods that is good for digestive problems

What is fiber?

300

Liquids that have been thickened to a consistency that is safe for swallowing to help protect the airways.

What are thickened liquids?

300

Heavier utensils used for stability when having tremors. 

What are weighted utensils? 

300

Name the popular sport that Serena Williams plays. 

What is tennis?

300

Foods high in this substance should only be eaten in moderation when taking an MAO B inhibitor.

What is tyramine? 

400

Drug that should not be taken close to a protein-rich meal


What is levadopa?

400

This can cause chewing difficulty

What is weakening muscles in the tongue and jaw?

400

Yogurt, smooth puddings, smooth hummus, applesauce, instant cereals, pureed foods are all foods that can be easier to eat when experiencing this common side effect of Parksinon’s.

What are tremors? 

400

Water, broth, gravies, sauces, juice, milk, yogurt, and protein shakes can all be added to foods in a blender to create this texture…

What is pureed?

500

A beverage commonly consumed by weightlifters before or after a workout.

What is a protein drink?

500

These foods: ground meat, eggs, cooked beans, mashed potatoes, cooked vegetables that are soft, oatmeal, rice pudding, gravies, sauces, yogurt, and custard pudding all have this in common…

What is easy to chew?

500

Cup with two-handles that can be used for better grip during tremors.

What is a two-handled cup?