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Trouble Chewing/Eating

Q.B12, HHANES, 1982–1984
Do you have trouble biting or chewing any kinds of food, such as firm meats or apples?
     1     Yes
     2     No
     9     Don't know
Q.OHQ.020, NHANES, 1999–2002
How often {do you/does SP} limit the kinds or amounts of food {you/s/he} eat{s} because of problems with {your/his/her} teeth or dentures? Would you say…
     1     Always,
     2     Very often,
     3     Often,
     4     Sometimes,
     5     Seldom, or
     6     Never?
     7     Refused
     9     Don't know
Q.OHQ.660, NHANES, 2005–2006; 2007–2008

How often during the last year {have you/has SP} avoided particular foods because of problems with {your/his/her} teeth, mouth or dentures? Would you say . . .

      1     Very often
      3     Occasionally
      4     Hardly ever, or
      5     Never
      7     Refused
      9     Don’t know

Q.OHQ.670, NHANES, 2005–2006; 2007–2008

How often during the last year {have you/has SP} found it uncomfortable to eat any food because of problems with {your/his/her} teeth, mouth or dentures? Would you say . . .

      1     Very often
      3     Occasionally
      4     Hardly ever, or
      5     Never
      7     Refused
      9     Don’t know

Q.OHQ.650, NHANES, 2005–2006

How often during the last year {has your/has SP’s} sense of taste been affected by problems with {your/his/her} teeth, mouth or dentures? Would you say . . .

      1     Very often
      3     Occasionally
      4     Hardly ever, or
      5     Never
      7     Refused
      9     Don’t know

Q.OHQ.080, NHANES, 1999–2000; Q.OHQ.085, NHANES, 2001–2002
{Do you/Does SP} sip liquids to aid in swallowing any foods?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     7     Refused
     9     Don't know

Q.OHQ.090, NHANES, 1999–2000; Q.OHQ.095, NHANES, 2001–2002
Does the amount of saliva in {your/SP's} mouth seem to be too little, too much, or {do you/does s/he} not notice it?

     1     Too little
     2     Too much
     3     Doesn't notice it
     7     Refused
     9     Don't know

Q.OHQ.100, NHANES, 1999–2000; Q.OHQ.105, NHANES, 2001–2002
{Do you/Does SP} have difficulties swallowing any foods?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     7     Refused
     9     Don't know

Q.OHQ.110, NHANES, 1999–2000; Q.OHQ.115, NHANES, 2001–2002
Does {your/SP's} mouth feel dry when {you/s/he} eat{s} a meal?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     7     Refused
     9     Don't know

Q.G20a, b, c, d, NHIS, 1995
a. Do (names of persons under 5) NOW have any physical, mental, or emotional problems which makes it difficult to chew, swallow, or digest?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     9     Don't know

b. Who is this? (Anyone else?)_____

c. Has the problem or condition which causes __ to have difficulty chewing, swallowing, or digesting been going on or is it expected to go on for at least12 months?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     9     Don't know

d. What is the main problem or condition which causes __ to have difficulty chewing, swallowing, or digesting?

Q.AOH.055_03.000, NHIS, 2008

DURING THE PAST 6 MONTHS, have you had any of the following problems that lasted more than a day? Please say yes or no to each.

. . . Difficulty eating or chewing

     1 Yes
     2 No
     7 Refused
     9 Don't know

Q.SAQ.33, NMES, 1987
Do you avoid eating or have trouble eating meats, peanuts, or other chewy things because you are missing teeth or because your teeth or gums hurt when you chew such foods?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.HA37, MEPS NHC, 1996
Did {SP} experience any of the following oral problems on or around {ref date}:?

     Chewing Problem
     Swallowing Problem
     Mouth Pain
     None Checked
     Don't know

Q.14a, NNHS-3, 1995; 1997
Does… have trouble biting or chewing any kinds of food, such as firm meats or apples?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     7     Refused
     9     Don't know

Q.HS8, C8, MCBS, 1996; Q.HS8, 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001
(Do you/Does SP) ever have difficulty eating solid foods because of problems with (your/his/her) mouth or teeth?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.HFD1, MCBS, 2002; 2003; 2004

(Do you/Does SP) ever have difficulty eating solid foods because of problems with (your/his/her) mouth or teeth?

      1     Yes
      2     No
     -7     Refused
     -8     Don’t know
 

Q.HA37, MCBS, 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005
Did {SP} experience any of the following oral problems on or around {ref date}?

     Chewing problem
     Swallowing problem
     Mouth pain
     None checked
     Don't know

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