Explanation should include techniques such as
- diabetic diet
- sodium-restricted diet
- low-fat diet
- calorie-restricted diet
- heart-healthy diet
- bariatric diet
- high-calorie diet
- other therapeutic diets
- fad diets.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are examples of specific agency therapeutic diets? Why do they work?
- How are diets adjusted to meet the specific needs of clients with heart disease?
- Why should a healthcare worker check the client’s dietary tray before serving?
- What are fad diets? Why are fad diets unhealthy?