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Low Fiber Diet

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be taken with fiber intake recommendation as follows: Fiber is poorly digested & undigested portion of the diet that turns into stool and is eliminated from the body. Increased fiber in the intestines can result in increased gas production, contributing to bloating, cramping, and discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract. Low fiber diet aims at limiting consumption of foods that are poorly digested. Compliance with low fiber diet recommendation results [...]

Precautions to be Taken with Fiber Intake Recommendation-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be taken with fiber intake recommendation as follows: Limit chewing of gum around mealtime, especially if the meal has fiber menu. Chewing gum can also result in excess swallowing of air, which can contribute to the bloating sensation. Try avoiding any carbonated beverages, as they contain lot of gas and carry the risk for increased bloating sensation. Having lemon flavored water or peppermint tea instead of carbonated beverages can [...]

Precautions to be Taken with Fiber Intake Recommendation-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be taken with fiber intake recommendation as follows: Fiber requirements of an average adult vary around 25 – 30 grams per day. Avoid highly processed foods in your diet plan. Highly processed foods are low on fiber and having such foods in your diet can compromise your fiber intake requirement. Relying more on whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables can be more helpful in meeting your daily fiber intake [...]

Disadvantages of Excessive Dietary Fiber-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on disadvantages of excessive dietary fiber as follows: Bacteria in the intestines can act on the fiber and lead to production of gas, which can result in excessive bloating, cramping abdominal pain, and discomfort. Absorption of more fluid by excessive fiber in the stomach can result in increased swelling of fiber, occupying more space in the stomach, and making you feel full longer, which can result in reduced appetite and intake. Also, [...]

Disadvantages of Excessive Dietary Fiber-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on disadvantages of excessive dietary fiber as follows: Fiber requirements of an average adult vary around 25 – 30 grams per day. Fiber always absorbs lot of fluid in the gastrointestinal tract, for it to be able to perform intended function. To facilitate this, fiber intake must always be supplemented with fluid intake accordingly. Increased consumption of fluid by excessive fiber can result in increased risk for dehydration. This risk could be [...]