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Indications for Pureed Diet-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on indications for pureed diet as follows: Bridge between liquid diet and normal diet- Clear liquid diet is recommended temporarily for some individuals during preparation for and recovery from some medical procedures. The goal of clear liquid diet is to keep the stomach and intestines clear and to limit strain on the digestive system. Normal diet could be resumed once the recovery from the procedure is complete. Pureed diet could be recommended [...]

Indications for Pureed Diet-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on indications for pureed diet as follows: Poor dentition- Elderly patients with poor dentition/ill-fitting dentures/no dentures can present with difficulty chewing and swallowing. Pureed diet recommendation in such individuals can reduce the need for chewing and so, is easier to swallow. Dental surgery- Individuals after dental surgery experience difficulty with chewing food and consequently, difficulty with swallowing. Pureed diet is recommended for such individuals, as the soft texture of the food reduces [...]

Measures to Plan for High Residue Diet Recommendation-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to plan for high residue diet recommendation as follows: Incorporate more nuts & seeds, such as, walnuts, pecans, almonds, chia seeds, flax seeds, and sesame seeds into your diet plan, as they are a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Try eating them raw or roasted and avoid the flavored or salted varieties, as they carry unhealthy & unwanted calories. Having more of non-starchy vegetables that are particularly [...]

Measures to Plan for High Residue Diet Recommendation-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to plan for high residue diet recommendation as follows: While having canned soup, you can add some freshly cut or frozen vegetables to the soup, such as, carrots, peas, green beans, cauliflower chunks, and potatoes. Soup as such is poor in fiber and adding vegetables to it can turn the soup fiber rich. While adding potatoes, you can choose to add the potatoes with skin on, as the skin is [...]

Measures to Plan for High Residue Diet Recommendation-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to plan for high residue diet recommendation as follows: Residue is poorly digested & undigested portion of the diet that turns into stool and is eliminated from the body. Fiber, being poorly digested by human body, forms a significant part of residue. Fiber is a complex carbohydrate and is an essential component of diet. It is majorly found in plants and plant products. Include more of whole fresh fruits, non-starchy [...]