These are diets to improve health conditions or diseasesRegular Diet- balanced dietLiquid Diet- should be used for a short

period of time (often after surgery) Clear liquid- water, apple, or grape juice, fat free

broths, plain gelatin, fruit ice, ginger-ale and tea, or black coffee with sugar

Full liquid- stained soups and cereals, fruit and vegetable juices, yogurt, hot cocoa, ice cream, pudding, sherbert

Soft diet- foods that require little chewingOatmeal, soups, ice cream and yogurt

Diabetic diet- avoid foods high in sugarCarefully control calories and carbohydrates

Low-cholesterol diet- avoid beef, liver, pork, cheese, palm oil, eggs, butter

Fat-restricted diets- avoid high fat foodsChocolate, nuts, fried foods, salad dressing,

fatty meats

Sodium-restricted diets- avoid: adding salt to food, processed foods, pickles, olives, smoked meats or fish

Protein diets-Protein rich (high)

Promote weight gainMeats, fish, milk, eggs, cheeses

Low protein Usually used for kidney disease or failure

Bland diet- food that will not irritate the GI tract ( ex. No spices, caffeine)

Low residue diet- eliminate foods high in bulk and fiberBenefit: those with diarrhea and colitis (may

slow down the movement of GI tract High residue diet- helps with

constipation Increase fiber intake and hydration

Fluid restriction- monitor and limit the amount of free fluids consumed

Use of thickeners for residents at risk of aspiration.Thin liquidsNectar thickHoney thickPudding thick