Question

Write down 4 examples of food allowed and 4 examples of food-restricted in pureed diet?

b. Which types of modified diet will be suitable for the following conditions:

1.      Reduction of discomfort associated with esophageal reflux.

2.      Diet prescription of 25 g of fat per day.

3.      Need to make a gastrointestinal examination for a patient.

4.      Chewing –swallowing problem.

Hint: Provide the name of therapeutic diet for each one

Answer 1

Examples of food allowed in pureed diet

Protein sources- yogurt, cream soups , skim milk

Grain /attached - grits, oatmeal

Fruits - fruit juices -apple , grapes ... peaches, apricots

Vegetables- tamato juice , pureed spinach

Examples of food restricted

Vegetables- deep fried ,raw vegetables

Fruits - acidic fruits like lemons & limes

Grain - French fries , popcorn

Meat products & poultry & fish products

Spicy food

Diet

Reduction of discomfort of esophageal reflux - GERD diet - food like vegetables which are low fat , ginger , oatmeal , seafood

Diet prescription of 25gram of fat per day- fat restricted diet less oil and fried food

Need to make gastrointestinal examination for a patient - Nutrition therapy - food that enhance digestion like vegetables and whole grains , food that are rich in fibre

Chewing problem - Dysphagia diet like soups , mashed potatoes or mashed banana