This Clear Liquid Diet Menu Plan article taken from :
Simplified Diet Manual, Eleventh Edition. Edited by Andrea K. Maher.
This diet is composed of clear liquids, traditionally that are transparent and liquid at body temperature, largely composed of water, sugar, and salt.
It is designed to provide fluids without stimulating extensive digestive processes, to relieve thirst, and to initiate oral feedings that will promote a gradual return to a normal intake of food.
Small servings may be offered every 2 or 3 hours and at mealtime. Patients with diabetes should receive approximately 200 grams of carbohydrate dispensed equally throughout the day.
Breakfast
½ c. fruit juice
6 oz broth
4 oz gelatin
8 oz tea or coffee
Lunch
½ c. fruit juice
6 oz broth
4 oz gelatin
8 oz tea or coffee
Supper
½ c. fruit juice
6 oz broth
4 oz gelatin
8 oz tea or coffee
Snack Ideas
½ c. fruit juice
4 oz gelatin
Popsicle
Clear liquid nutritional supplement
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