Full liquid diet full#

Full liquid diet full#

(1) The foods permitted are the same as those allowed on the full liquid diet. This diet may be prescribed to meet the nutritive requirements of a patient who must receive a full liquid diet for an extended period of time or who has undergone oral surgery and must have foods, which can pass through a straw. This diet is slightly below the RDA in iron for females, and in niacin for men.Д¬. (2) The standard menu mat (DA Form 2902-12-R) provides approximately 2777 calories. Commercially prepared liquid supplements may also be used. A high protein beverage is given at breakfast and between meals. Included in the full liquid diet are all juices, strained soups, thinned, cooked cereals, custards, ice cream, sherbet, and milk. (1) The diet consists of foods, which are liquid at room or body temperature, and will easily flow through a straw. It may be used to transition between a clear liquid and a regular diet for the post-surgical patient. This diet is used when a patient is unable to chew or swallow solid food because of extensive oral surgery, facial injuries, esophageal strictures, and carcinomas of the mouth and esophagus. If the patient is to be on clear liquids for an extended period of time, the portion sizes should be increased or an accepted enteral formula may be provided.Д«. This diet is below the recommended dietary allowances (RDA) for all nutrients tabulated except for Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). (2) The standard menu mat (DA Form 2902-15R) provides approximately 1146 calories. Carbonated beverages may be included when ordered by the physician however, they are often contraindicated. (1) The diet is limited to fat-free broth or bouillon, flavored gelatin, water, fruit drinks without pulp, fruit ice, PopsiclesВ®, tea, coffee or coffee substitutes, and sugar. It may also be used during periods of acute illness, in cases of food intolerance, and to reduce colon fecal matter for diagnostic procedures. This diet is indicated for the postoperative patient's first feeding when it is necessary to fully ascertain return of gastrointestinal function.

The types of standard diets used by the Department of the Army are found in TM 8-500, Nutritional Support Handbook.ДЄ. Nursing Fundamentals II Multimedia Edition - Diet Therapy