Management of Hospital Diet Final
Management of Hospital Diet Final
Management of Hospital Diet Final
GNM PERERA
NUTRITIONIST
Teaching Hospital, Kaluthara
SLMC Reg No: 56(Nutritionist) /Trained Dietitian
Bsc & Msc in Food Science & Nutrition
OVERVIEW
Introduction
Nutrition Care Process
Supply of Diets to Patients and Minor Employees
Types of Diets
Minor Employees Diet
Documentation of diets
Authentication of Documents
Therapeutic Diets Of The Hospital
THE NUTRITION CARE PROCESS
• Soft in consistency, easy to chew and made of simple, easily digestible foods
• It doesn’t contain harsh fiber or strong flavors
• Provide 1800-2000 kcal, 55-65g protein
• Indications: acute infections, GI disorders, post operative stages
• Eg: Cooked vegetables, soft raw fruits, breads and ready to eat cereals(pasta,
noodles), milk and milk beverages, string hoppers, eggs
BLAND DIET
• Used for patients with digestive and rectal diseases such as colitis or
diarrhea
• Eliminates or limits foods high in bulk or fiber such as raw fruits and
veggies, whole grains and cereals, nuts, seeds, beans and peas,
coconut, and fried foods
DYSPHAGIA DIET…..
• Includes modifying consistency and texture of food and liquid according to the
patients’ tolerance which is determined by a comprehensive medical,
swallowing and nutrition evaluation by the healthcare team (physician, speech
therapist, dietitian)
• Optimize the quality of nutritional intake while reducing the risk of aspiration or
choking.Eg: pureed or textured-modified foods and thickened liquids)
INDICATIONS
• Though there are restrictions in macro nutrients, any healthy food can
be given as a diabetic diet
• Used for patients with diabetes mellitus
• Carbohydrate restricted high fiber diet
• Avoid sugar-heavy foods such as candy, soft drinks, desserts, cookies,
syrup, honey, condensed milk, sugared gum, jams, and jellies
• New trend is to count only carbs, as blood sugar levels are most
affected by carbs
• Patients then take an amount of insulin based upon amount of carbs
eaten
HIGH PROTEIN DIET