Liquid Diet
July 18, 2008
A liquid diet is defined as a diet containing no solid foods. It is often prescribed after or before mouth surgery or gastroinstenal tract procedures to clean the intestines and reduce strain on the digestive system. Liquid diets are also used to treat extreme obesity though this might work in the short run and needs check up on side effects. A liquid diet can be dividend into two types: the clear liquid diet and the full liquid diet
CLEAR LIQUID DIET
This diet contains only pure, transparent liquids like clear fruit juices, water, black tea or coffee and also clear desserts.
FULL LIQUID DIET
This diet contains transparent and non transparent liquid foods. It includes milk, ice cream, puddings, smooth cereals, honey, strained cream soups and also meat or vegetable broth
MATTERS OF HEALTH
Whenever a liquid diet is recommended, to provide a balanced liquid diet you must consider the need of energy to the patient, the need of weight, extra protein , protective nutrients and level of activity
Soon after operation usually patients would feel weak and have anesthesia, their level of activity is very low and also they might be suffering from nausea and lacking appetite. It is of importance to offer patient with liquid foods they prefer. Soft jelly, soft ice cream, runny custard, water, energy drinks, clear fruit juices and clear soups are mostly recommended since they are easier to swallow.
Eliminate the following liquid foods from the diet
? Fizzy cold drinks
? Excessive intakes of tea or coffee – serve with milk
? Any fruit that contains pips, such as guavas or berries
? Acid fruits, like pineapple or orange
When the patient starts to recover the patient can also now include the following foods in his/her diet
• Homemade soup(strained potato, vegetable or potato soup)
• Soft porridge
CAUTION
Constipation may be experienced as a result of liquid diet since the diet is low in dietary fibre.
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