University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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393

Pages:

9
Author:

Sheha A.

**Common Therapeutic Diets** **1. Clear Liquid Diet** * Includes liquids that are clear at room temperature * Examples: Water, clear broth, tea, coffee, fruit juices without pulp, carbonated beverages, gelatin, popsicles * Often used pre-operatively, post-operatively, or for acute gastrointestinal illnesses * May also be used for patients with difficulty swallowing * Low in calories and nutrients, so it may need to be supplemented with IV fluids for some patients **2. Full Liquid Diet** * Includes liquids that are liquid at room temperature, as well as foods that become liquid at body temperature * Examples: Cream soups, strained cereals, milk, strained fruit juices, custard, pudding, yogurt * Often used for patients who cannot chew or swallow solid foods * May be a step up from a clear liquid diet or used for patients with gastrointestinal issues **Soft Diet** * Used for people who cannot tolerate a mechanical soft diet. * Should not be given for prolonged periods. **Concentrated or Thickened Diet** * Used when difficulty swallowing food. * Thickened with a thickener to increase viscosity. * It increases residual food content. * Calorie and protein content are increased. **Diabetic Diet** * Diabetic or carbohydrate controlled diet (CCD) * Restricts calories, carbohydrates, and fats. * Encourages complex carbohydrates, fiber intake, and low-fat foods. * Controlled blood glucose levels. * Restricted in the form of portions, not meal restrictions. **Calorie Controlled Diets:** * Diabetic or carbohydrate controlled diet (CCD) * Restricts calories, carbohydrates, and fats. * Encourages complex carbohydrates, fiber intake, and low-fat foods. * Controlled blood glucose levels. * Restricted in the form of portions, not meal restrictions. **Low Sodium Diet** * Restricts sodium intake to 500-2000 mg/day. * Used for patients with heart failure, hypertension, or kidney disease. * Food is seasoned with herbs and spices instead of salt. **6. Low Sodium (LS) Diet** * Also called a salt-restricted diet. * Limits salt intake to 500-2000 mg/day. * Used for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, and certain stages of kidney disease. * Food is seasoned with herbs and spices instead of salt. **7. Low Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet** * Restricts saturated and trans fats. * Encourages healthy fats like olive oil and fish oil. * Lowers cholesterol levels. * May be recommended for people with heart disease or high cholesterol. **8. High Fiber Diet** * Increases intake of fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. * Promotes bowel regularity, lowers cholesterol, and may help control blood sugar levels. * Important for people with diabetes, heart disease, or digestive issues.