高齡社會的到來，高齡者的健康問題日益受到重視，最常發生的問 題就是健康狀態下滑，致因大多與牙口功能（包含咀嚼與吞嚥能力）、 腸胃功能等有關，而國際正推行許多與膳食質地相關的分級制度， 以解決長者的健康問題。本課程主要是希望透過授課內容、文獻導 讀、上台報告等方式，帶給學生更多的國際觀及開拓新領域。

With the advent of the old age, the health problems of the elderly are receiving more and more attention. The most common problem is the decline of health status. Most of the causes are related to the function of the mouth (including chewing and swallowing ability), gastrointestinal function, etc. Texture-related grading system to address the health problems of the elderly. This course is mainly intended to bring students more international views and explore new areas through lectures, literature reading, and presentations.