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Dietary
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Medical
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07/30/2008

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Term
ADA diet
Definition
American Diabetic Assoicaiton Diet, refers to calculated diet plans
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AHA diet
Definition
American Heart Association Diet, refers to calcualted diet plans used primarily to reduce risk of heart disease
Term
Bland
Definition
a medical soft diet further altered to omit acid - producing beverages, and restrict seasonings. May have altered feeding intervals
Term
cl liq or CL
Definition
clear liquids only; ginger ale, teas, broth, gelatin, lemon lime, sodas, coffee
Term
DAT
Definition
diet as tolerated
Term
enternal feedings
Definition

tube feeding into stomach or small intestine

Term
FF or PF
Definition
force or push fluids; increasing the liquid intake by addition of extra fluids
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F liq
Definition
full liquid with addition of milk and milk products; liquid at room temperature
Term
High fiber
Definition
regular diet with increased amounts of foods containing dietary fiber
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low chol
Definition

restricted cholesterol (200-300 mg)

Term
Low fat
Definition

restricted fat (<30% of total calories)

Term
low Na, low salt, salt - free
Definition
restricted sodium, ordered by mg or Gm of sodium desired (2 gm NA, 1000 mg Na)
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Low res
Definition
low residue, alteration in texture, and limited food selection to yeild little intestinal residue
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Mech soft
Definition
mechanical soft, a regular diet with alteration in texture only
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med soft
Definition
medical soft, alteration in texture, preparation methods and seasonings
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NAS
Definition
no added salt, usually 4-6 Gm NA
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NPO
Definition
nothing per os (nothing to eat or drink orally)
Term

Reg

Definition
regular diet ( house or normal) a balanced diet without restrictions
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