Several updates have been added to this edition including: Dining in a post COVID-19 pandemic environment. Two additional solid food consistencies have been incorporated into the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) guidelines to accommodate populations without dysphagia concerns. Each chapter has undergone a thorough review, with the latest references updated and integrated throughout. New materials have been added to the Diabetes section, addressing the latest injectable medications available on the market. Additionally, updates from the 2020-2025 USDA Dietary Guidelines have been included.