Common Menu Diet Codes

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A patient who has difficulty swallowing requires a diet that modifies which aspect of their food?

  • Nutrient density
  • Sodium content
  • Fat content
  • Texture (correct)

Which diet is most appropriate for a patient who needs all fluids to be see-through?

  • Clear Fluid (correct)
  • Full Fluid
  • Easy to Chew
  • Pureed

A menu item marked 'VEG-LACTO' is suitable for which type of individual?

  • Someone who eats meat but no dairy.
  • Someone with a lactose intolerance.
  • Someone avoiding all animal products.
  • Someone who eats dairy but no meat. (correct)

If a patient is prescribed a 'DYSTHK' diet, what consistency should their food and liquids be?

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Which dietary modification would be MOST important to consider when planning meals for a patient on a 'NA-R' diet?

<p>Controlling sodium intake. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which food texture would be most appropriate for a patient on a 'Pureed' diet?

<p>Mashed potatoes without lumps (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient with diabetes is prescribed a 'DSM' diet. What characteristic of their meals is most important?

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In which of the following scenarios would a 'Cut Up' texture be most appropriate?

<p>A patient with chewing difficulty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following patients would MOST likely be prescribed a 'FAT-R' diet?

<p>A patient with heart disease. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient is prescribed a 'GLUF' diet. Which of the following should be eliminated from their diet?

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Flashcards

R (Texture)

Normal, unrestricted food texture.

CU (Texture)

Food that is cut into smaller, manageable pieces.

E (Texture)

Food with a texture that requires minimal chewing effort.

M (Texture)

Finely ground or chopped food.

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P (Texture)

Food that has been blended into a smooth consistency.

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FF (Texture)

Diet consisting only of liquids.

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CF (Texture)

Clear liquids like broth, gelatin, and clear juices.

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GEN (Diet)

Standard diet with no restrictions.

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HEART (Diet)

A diet designed to promote heart health (low sodium, low fat).

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DYSTHN (Diet)

A diet modified for those with difficulty swallowing; thin consistency.

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Study Notes

  • Common diet codes for menus are listed

Textures

  • R stands for Regular textures
  • CU stands for Cut Up textures
  • E stands for Easy to Chew textures
  • M stands for Minced textures
  • P stands for Pureed textures
  • FF stands for Full Fluid textures
  • CF stands for Clear Fluid textures

Diet Types

  • GEN stands for General diet type
  • HEART stands for Heart healthy diet type
  • DYSTHN stands for Dysphasia thin diet type
  • DYSTHK stands for Dysphasia Thick diet type
  • DSM stands for Diabetic Small diet type
  • DMED stands for Diabetic Medium diet type
  • NA-R stands for Sodium Restricted diet type
  • ND stands for Nutrient Dense diet type
  • FAT-R stands for Fat Restricted diet type
  • LACT-R stands for Lactose Restricted diet type
  • GLUF stands for Gluten Free diet type
  • VEG stands for Vegetarian diet type
  • VEG- LACTO stands for Vegetarian diet type that allows dairy

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