Nutrition: Diets Flashcards
What is an NPO diet and who is it typically used for?
NPO (nothing by mouth): Restricted oral food and fluid intake; Remove water pitcher, and perform oral care
Used for immediate postoperative patients
What is a clear liquid diet and who is it typically used for?
Prescribed for patients with fluid restriction; Clear broth, apple juice
Can be used for someone who has Undiagnosed abdominal pain
What is a full liquid diet, what is included in it, and who is it typically used for?
Liquids you can see through, opaque fluids, foods that are liquid at room temperature; Add protein powders to soups
Can be used for someone who has second uncomplicated postoperative day
What is a soft diet, what is included in it, and who is it typically used for?
Chopped, shredded, easily chewed and digested foods; Mashed potatoes, ground meat
Ill-fitting dentures
What is a pureed diet, what is included in it, and who is it typically used for?
Foods processed in a blender but can be scooped and mounded on a plate; yogurt/pudding
mouth sores from chemotherapy treatment
What is a regular diet, what is included in it, and who is it typically used for?
Any food as tolerated by patient; Any food, encourage foods to facilitate healing
Annual physical exam for healthy adults
What is an antigen avoidance diet, what is included in it, and who is it typically used for?
Foods that avoid allergies or intolerance; Food free of gluten, lactose, peanuts, or other trigger foods
Someone with celiacs disease or other allergies
What is a calorie restricted diet, what is included in it, and who is it typically used for?
Reduced number of calories such as 1,800 calories; skim milk, baked foods
BMI of 37
What is an American Diabetes Association diet, what does it include, and who is it typically used for?
Maintains acceptable serum glucose levels; Avoid high-glycemic foods such as pasta, bread
Newly diagnosed diabetic
What is a high calorie-high protein diet, what does it include, and who is it typically used for?
needed for clients with high metabolism such as wounds, mania; smoothie, food-processed meat
Burns over 40 % of the body
What is a high fiber diet, what does it include, and who is it typically used for?
Increases indigestible waste through large intestines; Raw vegetables, whole grain bread
Constipation/diverticulitis
What is the low fat diet, what is included, and who is it typically used for?
Lowers cholesterol or triglycerides; Limit meats and dairy products
Coronary artery disease
What is the low residue diet, what is included, and who is it typically used for?
Foods have reduced fiber and cellulose to decrease GI mucosal irritation; Avoid nuts seeds, and high fiber foods
Crohn’s disease
What is the sodium restricted diet, what is included, and who is it typically used for?
Provides for hydration and simple carbohydrates; Salt-free seasonings, fresh fruits and vegetables
Heart failure
What is the protein restricted diet, what does it include, and who is it typically used for?
Used to limit need to metabolize protein; limit lean meats, eggs, fried foods, and mayonnaise
People with Cirrhosis
