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Soft diet- foods that require little chewing Oatmeal, soups, ice cream and yogurt Diabetic diet- avoid foods high in sugar Carefully control calories and carbohydrates Low-cholesterol diet- avoid beef, liver, pork, cheese, palm oil, eggs, butter Fat-restricted diets- avoid high fat foods Chocolate, nuts, fried foods, salad dressing, fatty meats
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These are diets to improve health conditions or diseasesRegular Diet- balanced dietLiquid Diet- should be used for a short
period of time (often after surgery) Clear liquid- water, apple, or grape juice, fat free
broths, plain gelatin, fruit ice, ginger-ale and tea, or black coffee with sugar
Full liquid- stained soups and cereals, fruit and vegetable juices, yogurt, hot cocoa, ice cream, pudding, sherbert
Soft diet- foods that require little chewingOatmeal, soups, ice cream and yogurt
Diabetic diet- avoid foods high in sugarCarefully control calories and carbohydrates
Low-cholesterol diet- avoid beef, liver, pork, cheese, palm oil, eggs, butter
Fat-restricted diets- avoid high fat foodsChocolate, nuts, fried foods, salad dressing,
fatty meats
Sodium-restricted diets- avoid: adding salt to food, processed foods, pickles, olives, smoked meats or fish
Protein diets-Protein rich (high)
Promote weight gainMeats, fish, milk, eggs, cheeses
Low protein Usually used for kidney disease or failure
Bland diet- food that will not irritate the GI tract ( ex. No spices, caffeine)
Low residue diet- eliminate foods high in bulk and fiberBenefit: those with diarrhea and colitis (may
slow down the movement of GI tract High residue diet- helps with
constipation Increase fiber intake and hydration
Fluid restriction- monitor and limit the amount of free fluids consumed
Use of thickeners for residents at risk of aspiration.Thin liquidsNectar thickHoney thickPudding thick