explain special diets Flashcards
often used for people who have gastric ulcers
diet involves avoiding alcohol, spicy foods, citric juices, among other items
Bland Diet
carb counting may be part of this diet as the amount of carbohydrates eaten must be carefully regulated
diabetic diet
Plant-based foods are eaten primarily int his diet but meats and other animal products are also eaten occasionally
flexitarian diet
to prevent further heart or kidney damage doctors may restrict fluid intake on this diet
fluid-restricted diet
used for people with celiac disease this diet eliminated foods containing wheat, flour, such as tortillas, crackers, breads, and pasta
gluten-free diet
foods high in this mineral will be encouraged in this diet
this includes bananas, prunes, dried apricots, figs, and sweet potatoes
high-potassium diet
this diet increases the amount of fiber and whole grains ingested and it helps prevent constipation
high-residue diet
this diet consist of foods that are in liquid state at body temp and it usually ordered as clear or full
liquid diet
people who have had a heart attack or who have heart disease may be placed on this diet which at minimum limits the intake of saturated fat
low-fat diet
people who have had kidney disease may also be on this diet which encourages foods like breads and pasta
low-protein diet
this diet is used for people who have bowel disorders and reduces amount of fiber whole grains and raw fruits and vegetables ingested
low-residue diet
salt is restricted in this diet
low-sodium diet
foods in this diet are chopped or blended and are prepared using blenders food processors meat grinders or cutting utensils
mechanical soft diet
this diet is used for losing weight or preventing weight gain
modified calorie diet
all meats and poultry are eliminated in this diet but fish and other seafood are allowed
pescatarian diet
