A thick, moist, smooth-textured form of cooked vegetables, fruits, etc., usually made by pressing the pulp through a sieve or by whipping it in a blender or food processor.
Puree
Sweetened dessert with a creamy consistency usually made with flour
Pudding
mild flavor
Bland
dough or paste made of flour, water, and fat/shortening used for making pies.
pastries
baked dessert, considered to be a modification of bread
Cake
ROUTINE HOSPITAL DIETS
1. Regular Diet
2. Soft Diet
3. Liquid Diet
4. Bland Diet
also called as “general”, “house”, and “full house” diet used to achieve and maintain status
Regular Diet
In regular diets, all foods are allowed except
highly spiced foods, rich & fatty foods, and gas-forming foods
Daily Food Plan in regular diets
follow the Food Guide Pyramid
soft texture and are not mechanically altered
Soft Diet
provide adequate nutrition for those who have trouble chewing
Soft Diet
Soft diets are naturally ___ in texture and ___ in flavour.
soft, bland
Indications of Soft Diet
- difficulty chewing or swallowing (dysphagia)
- ulcerations of the mouth or gums, oral surgery, broken jaw, plastic surgery of the head or neck
◦ CVA/stroke
Foods allowed in soft diets
- Low in fiber
- Low in connective tissues (e.g., skin, seeds)
Very tender minced, ground, baked, roasted, stewed or creamed beef, lam, veal, liver, poultry, or fish are allowed in soft diets.
True or False
True
True or False:
Crisp bacon or sweetbreads (thymus gland) are not allowed in soft diets.
False
Are all fruit juices and soft raw fruits allowed in soft diets?
Yes
Fried foods, highly seasoned foods, raw fruits and vegetables, and whole grains are not allowed in soft diets because they cause _____ and can be _____.
gastric distress, easily trapped inside the mouth and cause discomfort
Fruits with small seeds are not allowed in soft diets.
True or False?
True
Are bacon, spaghetti, leche flan, roasted chicken, fried polished rice, and fresh fruit mixes allowed in soft diets?
NO
Clients with mouth sores should be served foods at ___ temperatures.
cooler
Clients who have difficulty chewing and swallowing because of dry mouth can increase salivary flow by sucking on ___ candy
sour
Drinking fluids through a ____ may be easier than drinking from a cup or glass
straw
Liquid Diets
Full Liquids and Clear Liquids
Liquid diets are not indicated for ___
CVA
Clear or hazy liquid that provides nourishment for those who have swallowing and chewing problems
Full Liquid
Clear and generally SEE-THROUGH fluids that relieve thirst and maintain hydration/homeostasis
Clear Liquids
What type of liquid diet has fiber and contains more nutrient content?
Full Liquid Diet
A transition diet between clear and regular/soft/solid foods
Full Liquid Diet
A transition diet between NPO and full liquids
Clear Liquid Diet
All liquids + milk
Fruit juices with pulp
Low in residue
Full
All liquids – milk
Fruit juices without pulp
No residue
Clear
provision of a diet LOW in fiber, roughage, mechanical irritants and chemical irritants