COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What are the 2 surveying methods used for the assessment of eating patterns?
The 24 hour recall (can vary day to day)
The food diary (3 days- 1 week)
What surveying method gives the most accurate picture of food intake?
The food diary
What does NPO mean within nutrition?
Withholding food
liquid diet
consist of liquids ( a liquid is described as food that is fluid at room temperature or
becomes liquid at room temperature)
soft diet
Transition from liquid to regular diet for patients with GI problems
-Pureed
-Mechanical Soft-small pasta, boiled vegetable, small pieces of meat
- low residue (low fiber)
- can also eat clear and full liquids
Dysphagia diet
- pureed food and thickened liquids
- levels of solid textures and thickened liquids for when swallowing is impaired
, SOLIDS:
- Pureed
- Mechanical Soft
- Advanced
- Regular
LIQUIDS:
- Spoon- thick (pudding like)
-Honey- like (drizzle slowly)
-Nectar-like (thicker than thin liquids)
- Thin (water; apple juice)
diet as tolerated
Progress diet according to assessment- use your judgement
Restrictive diets
often referred to as fad diets, ban certain foods or food groups, and promise quick,
dramatic results in weight loss
Carbs
main source of energy
Simple:
sugars, syrups, molasses, honey, fruit, and milk
complex:
bread, cereal, potatoes, rice, pasta, crackers, flour products, and legumes
abdominal assessment order
inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation