Title: Identify various special diets that residents may receive.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit VIII: Personal Care Skills

Identification should include

- soft diet – restricts raw fruits and vegetables, high-fiber and spicy foods, and foods that are hard to chew or swallow
- mechanical soft diet – foods are chopped or blended; does not restrict spices, fat, or fiber
- pureed diet – food is made to the consistency of baby food
- clear liquid diet – only includes liquids one can see through (e.g., jello, apple juice, coffee without cream); does not provide enough nutrients to maintain health for a prolonged period
- full liquid diet – includes clear liquids and any food that can be poured at room or body temperature (e.g., puddings, cream soups, yogurt)
- bland diet – restricts spicy and acidic foods
- fiber-specific diet – may be high- or low-fiber, depending on medical needs
- low sodium (low NA) diet – restricts the amount of salt; may be modified to “no added salt” (NAS) diet
- diabetic diet – restricts the amount of sugar and carbohydrates
- fluid-restricted diet – specifies amount of fluid the resident may have in a 24-hour period
- gluten-free diet
- NPO diet (nothing by mouth).