Liquid Diets
liquid diets are the diets that range from clear liquids to
complete liquefied foods. Whatever their formulation, the use of liquid diets
requires medical supervision. Clear liquid diets include only clear liquids
such as carbonated beverages; COFFEE and coffee substitutes; flavored gelatins;
strained fruit juices; fat-free broths of MEAT, FISH, and POULTRY; BOUILLON;
and consommé. They are used before intestinal surgery or X rays of the gastrointestinal
tract; and for oral feeding of critically ill patients. They also help maintain
FLUID BALANCE.
ELEMENTAL DIETS, also called semi-synthetic diets, are free of
FIBER and contain easily absorbed, refined carbohydrates such as simple SUGARS;
VEGETABLE OIL as a source of FAT; AMINO ACIDS supplied as purified powders or
as hydrolyzed CASEIN (milk protein) or hydrolyzed ALBUMIN (egg protein); and
purified MINERALS and VITAMINS. Elemental diets aid DIGESTION and minimize food
residues in the colon. They are used before GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT surgery, and
in cases of intestinal disease, severe malnourishment, and critical illnesses.
Full liquid diets provide liquefied foods, including meat, fish, MILK, and
strained cottage cheese; custard and pudding rather than whole EGGS; as well as
strained vegetables, strained juices, and pureed fruits. Berries with small
seeds are excluded, as are strongly flavored vegetables; dry cereals; bread;
high-fat, chunky soup, stews; desserts (with nuts or other solid foods) and
strongly flavored seasonings, condiments, and spices. These diets are used for
patients who cannot chew or swallow whole foods; as meal replacements when
incorporated into a weight loss program; or as supplemental feeding programs.
Liquid diets are usually deficient in fiber and certain nutrients; hence
supplements may be recommended. INFANT FORMULAS are commercially produced and
can replace breast-feeding of young infants. They are usually based on cow’s
milk or a milk substitute such as soy protein that contains added minerals,
vitamins, vegetable oil, and LACTOSE (milk sugar) to meet specific food and
drug administration requirements to assure adequate infant
nutrition.
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Vocabulary
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Phonetics
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requires ( v )
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need for a particular purpose
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Three
patients required operations.
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intestinal ( adv. )
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relating to or affecting the intestine
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Ex.The
intestinal tract.
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synthetic ( adj. )
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(of a substance)
made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product
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Ex. Synthetic
rubber.
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administration ( n )
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the process or activity of running a
business, organization, etc
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The day-to-day administration of the company.
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requirements ( n )
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a thing that is needed or wanted
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Ex.
Choose the
type of window that suits your requirements best.
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