TYPES OF DIET

A. Regular Diet pertains to food & fluids that contain all the essential
nutrients (CHO, CHON, Fats) necessary for tissue growth, repair, and
recovery.
B. Clear Liquid Diet contains water and CHO, but has insignificant
amounts of CHON, fats, & other essential nutrients; for short term use
only (24 36 hours).
Purposes:
1. To relieve thirst.
2. To manage dehydration.
3. To minimize stimulation in the GIT.
Indication:
1. Diarrhea
2. Vomiting
Examples: water, coffee, tea, ginger ale, cola, honey, fruit juice
without pulp, gelatin, hard candy, clear broth, popsicle.
Note: *without milk (e.g. cream)
C. Full Liquid Diet pertains to food that turns to liquid at room
temperature (18 - 23C). Contains water, CHO & fats, but has low
CHON, iron, and other essential nutrients. This type of diet can be used
for 5 7 days.
Indication:
1. GIT dysfunctions
2. Patients who cannot tolerate solid to semi-solid food.
Examples: ALL CLEAR LIQUIDS, dairy products except cheese (milk,
ice cream, margarine, butter, yakult, yogurt, chamyto, vitamilk, soya
products, vegetable juice, pudding, custard), *soft boiled eggs.
D. Soft Diet pertains to food that is easily chewed and swallowed.
Predominantly solid.
Indication:
1. Patients with increased risk for aspiration.
Examples: ALL FULL LIQUIDS, fresh or canned fruits (banana,
pineapple, papaya, avocado), boiled/mashed/pureed vegetables, meat
products -> lean meat (steamed/boiled), fish fillet, meat substitutes ->
egg (except soft boiled), bread, oatmeal, cereals, *cheese.