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What are the four objectives of diet therapy
To rest a particular organ
To adjust to the body’s ability to use certain foods
To produce a specific effect as a remedy
To increase or decrease body weight
While modifying the diet of a patient keep the following points in mind what are the three
Do not plan a completely different diet
Try to include only those foods which are liked by the patient
Serve the meal in an attractive way
The types of modifications that may have to be made in normal diet are as follows
Modifications In diet consistency
Modifications in nutrient content
Modifications in interval and frequency of feeding
What are the five general diets
Regular diet
high fiber diet
low fiber diet
vegetarian diet
therapeutic diet
It is a diet that is composed of all types of foods and is well balanced it is capable of maintaining a state of good nutrition it is intended for convalescing patients who do not require a therapeutic diet
Regular diet
What are the other terms for regular diet
Normal diet
food diet
house diet
Dat- Diet as tolerated
It is used by individuals who abstain from eating all or specific foods of animal origin
Vegetarian diet
What are the three types of vegetarian diet
Lacto ovovegetarian
Lactovegetarian diets
Pure vegetarians/ vegans
This is a type of vegetarian diet that only includes milk products
Lactovegetarian diets
A type of vegetarian diet that include milk products and eggs
Lacto ovovegetarian
A type of vegetarian diet that only eat plants
Pure vegetarians or vegans
If you became a vegan what nutrient deficiency will you have
Energy zinc protein iron vitamin B12 riboflavin calcium magnesium and iodine
If you became a vegan what nutrient deficiency will you have
Energy zinc protein iron vitamin B12 riboflavin calcium magnesium and iodine
Pure vegan diet benefits
Low in fat high in fiber cholesterol free decrease risk of coronary heart disease obesity type 2 diabetes constipation
These are modifications of the regular diet and are designed to meet specific patients needs
Therapeutic diets
What are the 4 modifications in therapeutic diets
Method of preparation
consistency
total calories
nutrients
Fibers are also known as
Roughage or bulk
Fibers are also known as
Roughage or bulk
It dissolves in water and may form a gel it can help to lower cholesterol and regulate glucose levels as well as promote regularly
Soluble fireworks
The examples of soluble fiber includes
Oats
fruits and vegetables
beans
barley
psyllium
These does not dissolve in water it adds bulk to the stool and contributes to power regularity
Insoluble fibers
Examples of insoluble fibers
Whole wheat flour
wheat bran
Rice
nuts
popcorn
cabbage
beets
carrots