Diet therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Clear liquid
A
- Postop ileus, GI or diagnostic procedures
- Short periods of time
- Water, simple sugar & electrolytes
- Low residue & GI stimulation
2
Q
Full liquid
A
- Not nutritionally complete- not intended for long term
- Water, adequate calories & protein
- Lacking adequate vitamins & minerals
- Pts with difficulty chewing or swallowing
- Short term
3
Q
Soft diet
A
- Pts unable to chew or swallow hard food: poor dentition, esophageal issues, step up from liquid
- Can meet all nutritional requirements
4
Q
Sodium restricted
A
- HTN, HF, CLD, CKD, transplant
- No added salt or 2 g restriction
- Approx 2.3 g sodium per day
- No added salt
5
Q
Fat restricted
A
- Fat malabsorption syndromes (pancreatitis), hypelipidema, CVD
- 40-60 g fat per day
- Cardiac diet
6
Q
High fiber
A
- 21-38 g/d
- Mgmt of GI disorders- constipation & diverticulosis
7
Q
High potassium
A
- Compensation for diuretics
- 4.5-7 g/d
8
Q
Regular diet
A
- General patient without nutrition issues
- Heart healthy, low in fat, sodium, fiber
9
Q
Modified texture
A
- Poor dentition or difficulty chewing
- Dysphagia-advanced mechanically altered or pureed.
- Thickened liquids- necatar or honey thick
10
Q
Low fiber
A
- Diverticulitis or IBD
11
Q
Low calorie
A
Not common in hospital, want to maintain weight and lose weight outside hospital
12
Q
Carbohydrate restricted
A
- No concentrated sweets
- Consistent carb- control of underweight of DM or poor blood sugar control
- Reduced calories
- DM
13
Q
Fluid restriction
A
- Volume overload: HF, CKD, renal failure
- < 2000 ml
- Commonly combined with Na+ restriction
14
Q
Low cholesterol
A
Cardiac diet
- Total fat <30% calories
- Few saturated fats and cholesterol
15
Q
High fat
A
Assist in weight gain, blood sugar control
- Plan oils, fish, nuts
