> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.guardiancaregov.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.guardiancaregov.com/documentation/residents-menu/dietary-information.md).

# Dietary Information

The dietary section shows the current dietary information for this resident. This information also populates through to the IDDSI tab on the main navigation menu. 

When a resident moves in, it is a good idea to complete a dietary review straight away. Dietary reviews are required every 3 months at a minimum, and they record everything from the dining risk rating to IDDSI grades, any food allergies to personal dining preferences.

<figure><img src="/files/29DhNT8JL1IdUUK241SI" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

To start a dietary review, click the blue *<mark style="color:$primary;">**DIETARY REVIEW**</mark>* button.&#x20;

This will then open the form that allows you to enter the relevant details for the resident. note there are 4 pages to navigate through:&#x20;

#### Risk Rating & Allergies

From the ***dropdown menu***, select a Dietary Risk Rating for the resident.

If the resident has any food allergies, click the blue *<mark style="color:$primary;">**+ Add Allergy**</mark>* link&#x20;

You can add the name of the allergy, its severity, reaction information and any relevant notes.

To remove an allergy if you have entered one by mistake, click the red *<mark style="color:$danger;">**REMOVE**</mark>* link

<figure><img src="/files/jxOYfj2T7NIaLfwUD0uj" alt="Dietary risk rating and food allergies"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

To move to the next screen, click the blue *<mark style="color:$primary;">**NEXT**</mark>* button at the bottom.

#### Dietary Risks&#x20;

To enter a dietary risk, click on the blue *<mark style="color:$primary;">**+ Add Risk**</mark>* button. You will then be given a dropdown to select the type you wish to enter.

You should enter an IDDSI rating for both liquids and food if relevant.

You can also enter an info relating to an eating difficulty or general information.&#x20;

Again, to move to the next screen, click the blue *<mark style="color:$primary;">**NEXT**</mark>* button at the bottom. You can move to the previous screen by clicking the ***BACK*** button

<figure><img src="/files/8YZKnWTsntCSaVhrxRFX" alt="Dietary risks"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Preferences

The preferences tab is where you enter the residents food likes and dislikes. You can also enter other general information, serving preferences and other preferences (such as how they like steak to be cooked etc).&#x20;

You can add as many as are relevant. Again, to move to the next screen, click the blue *<mark style="color:$primary;">**NEXT**</mark>* button at the bottom.

To remove one, click the red *<mark style="color:$danger;">**X**</mark>* to the right of the entry.

<figure><img src="/files/dCe9aAUW3vo2ZtsBez8l" alt="Dietary preferences"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Review

Once you have filled in the dietary information, you will see a review of everything you have entered. Check it over, and if its correct, click the green *<mark style="color:$success;">**COMPLETE REVIEW**</mark>* button.

<figure><img src="/files/xGJ2GaQWxepVSqzXBSVY" alt="Dietary review confirmation screen"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Where to view

You can view a complete list of all your residents dietary reviews in the [IDDSI page](/documentation/iddsi-page.md).

#### Completing a new dietary review

On the ***DIETARY*** tab in the residents details, you will see if the dietary review is up-to-date or not, and the last and next review dates.&#x20;

You can start a dietary review at any time, you do not need to wait until the current review has expired.


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