Progression Of Basic Hospital Diets

Front 1

Clear liquid

Back 1

clear fat-free broth/bouillon, fruit juices, flavored fruit drinks, gelatin, fruit ices or popsicles, soft drinks, coffee/tea

Front 2

Full liquid

Back 2

everything allowed on the clear diet plus: strained or blended cream soups, cooked cereal, milk, cream, milk drinks, yogurt, sherbet, ice cream puddings, custard, frozen yogurt, margarine, pepper, supplements

Front 3

Pureed

Back 3

All of the above plus scrambled eggs, pureed meats, vegetables, fruits, and mashed potatoes and gravy

Front 4

Mechanical soft

Back 4

All of the above plus ground meats, fish, cottage cheese, rice, potatoes, pancakes, light breads, cooked vegetables/fruits, bananas, soups, peanut butter

Front 5

Soft

Back 5

everything allowed on the full liquid diet plus: all cream soups, uncooked cereals, rice, noodles, macaroni, spaghetti, white bread, crackers, melba toast, zwieback, eggs, mild cheese, fowl, fish, sweetbreads, tender beef, veal, lamb, liver, bacon, gravy, potatoes, bland vegetables, cooked fruit, sponge cake, plain cookies, puddings, mild salad dressings

Front 6

Regular diet

Back 6

Whatever the patient desires

Front 7

Diet as tolerated

Back 7

Whatever the patient desires

Front 8

Soft/low residue

Back 8

addition of low-fiber easily digested foods such as pastas, caasseroles, moist tender meats, canned cooked fruits and vegs. Desserts, cakes, and cookies w/o nuts or coconut

Front 9

High Fiber

Back 9

addition of fresh uncooked fruits, steamed vegs, bran, oatmeal, dried fruits

Front 10

Low sodium

Back 10

4 g(no added salt) 2g, 1g, or 500 mg sodium diets. These vary from no added salt to severe sodium restriction (500 mg diet) that requires selective food purchases

Front 11

Low cholesterol

Back 11

300 mg/day in keeping w/ AHA guidelines for serum lipid reduction

Front 12

Diabetic

Back 12

around 1800 calories. Bal intake of carbs, fats, proteins. May vary to accomodate client's metabolic demands, which may be affected by an exercise program, pregnancy, or another illness