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What is a key characteristic of food in a soft diet?
What is a key characteristic of food in a soft diet?
For which group of patients may a soft diet be ordered even if they do not require a dysphagia diet?
For which group of patients may a soft diet be ordered even if they do not require a dysphagia diet?
Why is it recommended for soft food to be moist or served with a sauce or gravy?
Why is it recommended for soft food to be moist or served with a sauce or gravy?
Why is a soft diet suitable for post-operative cases?
Why is a soft diet suitable for post-operative cases?
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What should be taken into consideration when individualizing a soft diet for a patient?
What should be taken into consideration when individualizing a soft diet for a patient?
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Which of the following is NOT an indication for prescribing a soft diet?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for prescribing a soft diet?
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In what way can the soft diet be adjusted for patients who struggle to consume adequate amounts of food?
In what way can the soft diet be adjusted for patients who struggle to consume adequate amounts of food?
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Post-surgical patients who are ready to have whole foods can immediately start with a regular diet.
Post-surgical patients who are ready to have whole foods can immediately start with a regular diet.
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The mechanically soft diet is modified in taste rather than texture for ease of mastication.
The mechanically soft diet is modified in taste rather than texture for ease of mastication.
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It is advisable to include skin and seeds of vegetables and fruits in a soft diet.
It is advisable to include skin and seeds of vegetables and fruits in a soft diet.
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Rich gravies, sauces, pickles, and nuts are recommended in a mechanically soft diet.
Rich gravies, sauces, pickles, and nuts are recommended in a mechanically soft diet.
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The soft diet is suitable for patients who cannot chew due to dental, medical, or surgical conditions.
The soft diet is suitable for patients who cannot chew due to dental, medical, or surgical conditions.
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Study Notes
Liquid Diets
- A liquid diet consists of foods that can be served in liquid or strained form at room temperature.
- Two major types of liquid diets: Clear Liquids and Full Liquids.
Clear Liquid Diet
- A diet designed to provide fluids, calories, and electrolytes mainly in the form of sugar and water without stimulating extensive digestive processes.
- Provides 700-1,000 kcal when energy-containing clear liquids are served between meals.
- Inadequate in most nutrients and should be used for only a short period of time (24-48 hours).
- Indications:
- Prevent dehydration
- Reduce colonic residue to a minimum
- Provide fluids and electrolytes
- Minimize the load of food needing digestion in the intestines
- Foods included:
- Clear soups and broths
- Fat-free soups/broths
- Strained fruit juices
- Tender coconut water
- Whey water
- Barley water
- Gelatin
- Fruit ice
- Popsicles
- Sugar and salt added to liquids
- Carbonated beverages as tolerated
- Commercial high protein high-calorie supplements
- Honey
- Instructions:
- Offer small amounts of fluids at frequent intervals (50-100 mL every hour or two)
- Do not use any solid food
Full Liquid Diet
- Consists of foods that are liquid at body temperature, including gels and frozen liquids.
- Provides nourishment that is easy to consume and digest with very little stimulation to the gastrointestinal tract.
- Indications:
- Following oral surgery or plastic surgery of the face or neck area
- Chewing or swallowing dysfunction
- Acutely ill patients
- Foods included:
- Soups and broths
- Cereal porridges (refined cereals)
- Milk and milk beverages
- Yoghurt
- Coffee
- Tea
- Fruit juices
- Carbonated beverages
- Butter, cream, and oil added to foods
- Plain puddings
- Custard
- Ice-cream
- Jelly and sugar
- Honey
- Salt and mild flavorings
- Instructions:
- Feed at 2-4 hour intervals
- May be inadequate in fibre, iron, vitamin B, vitamin A, and thiamine
- Liquid nutritional supplements or blenderized foods may be added to improve nutritional adequacy
Puree Diet
- Made up of foods that require no chewing, such as mashed potatoes and pudding.
- Liquids may be added to foods to make them the right consistency.
- Indications:
- Patients with problems chewing and swallowing
- Patients with esophageal inflammation or varices
Puree Thickened Diet
- Thickened fluids are made by adding a thickening agent to drinks so that they are not so thin and do not flow so quickly.
- Indications:
- Management of dysphagia
- Improving bolus control
- Preventing aspiration
- Levels of consistency/viscosity:
- Thin liquids: Unthicken, such as water or juice
- Nectar-like Consistency: Coats a spoon and falls in small droplets
- Honey-Like Consistency: Drips from a spoon in small clumps
- Spoon-Thick Consistency: Falls from a spoon in large clumps
Miced Diet
- Foods in this category may be naturally soft, finely minced or ground to alter texture.
- Indications:
- Chewing or swallowing difficulties
- Poor dentition or no dentures
- Painful mouth
Soft Diet
- Includes tender foods that can be easily chewed, requiring minimal biting.
- Foods in the diet may be naturally soft or cooked or cut up to alter texture.
- Indications:
- Chewing or swallowing difficulties
- Poor dentition or no dentures
- Painful mouth
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Explore the differences between clear liquid diets and full liquid diets, commonly prescribed after surgery. Learn about the benefits and components of each type of liquid diet.
