Dietary Modification and Dietary Therapy-1

Dietary Modification and
Dietary Therapy
Banasihan, Samantha Nicole A.
BSN2
General Diets
 General Motor Diet
 supposedly created for the employees of General
Motors in 1985
 developed with help from the US Department of
Agriculture and the FDA, with extensive testing at
the Johns Hopkins Research Center
 GM diet plan is broken up into seven days, each
with strict rules about which food groups you can
consume
General Diets
The diet can supposedly help you:
 Lose up to 15 pounds (6.8 kg) in just one week
 Get rid of toxins and impurities in your body
 Improve your digestion
 Enhance your body's ability to burn fat
General Diets
 Divided into seven days, with different rules that
apply to each day.
 It recommends that you drink 8–12 glasses of
water each day to stay hydrated throughout the
diet.
General Diets
 Exercise is not required for weight loss on this
diet, it is optional. The diet recommends against
exercise during the first three days.
 It also allows followers to consume two to three
bowls of "GM Wonder Soup" each day. It's made
with cabbage, celery, tomatoes, onions and bell
peppers.
General Diets
Day One
 Eat only fruit — any kind except bananas.
 No maximum amount of fruit is specified.
 The diet especially encourages followers to eat
melons to increase weight loss
General Diets
Day Two
 Eat only vegetables in raw or cooked form.
 The diet does not specify a maximum amount of
vegetables.
 Limit potatoes to breakfast only.
General Diets
Day Three
 Eat only fruits and vegetables of any kind except
bananas and potatoes.
 The diet doesn't specify a maximum amount.
General Diets
Day Four
 Consume only bananas and milk.
 You can eat up to 6 large or 8 small bananas.
 Drink 3 glasses of milk, preferably skim.
General Diets
Day Five
 Eat two 10-ounce (284-gram) portions of beef,
chicken or fish.
 In addition to the meat, you may only eat 6 whole
tomatoes.
 Vegetarians may replace meat with either brown
rice or cottage cheese.
 Increase your water intake by two glasses to flush
out extra uric acid. This is a chemical product of
the breakdown of purines, which are found in
meat.
General Diets
Day Six
 Eat only two 10-ounce (284-gram) portions of
beef, chicken or fish.
 Today's meals may include an unlimited amount of
vegetables, but no potatoes.
 Vegetarians may replace meat with either brown
rice or cottage cheese.
 Increase your water intake by two glasses to flush
out extra uric acid.
General Diets
Day Seven
 Eat only brown rice, fruits, fruit juice and
vegetables.
 No maximum amount is specified for any of these
foods
Diets Modified in Consistency
 Modified consistency diet involves the

consumption of food that have undergone a
change in their consistency
 Modified consistency diet includes food from all
food groups and should adequately meet the
nutrient needs of a person
Clear Liquid
This diet includes only clear liquids. It may be
recommended if you have recently had surgery, or if you
have been having a lot of vomiting or diarrhea.
 Foods included on a Clear Liquid Diet:
 Fruit Juice
 Jell-O
 Popsicles
 Broth
 Coffee and tea
Full Liquid
This diet includes liquids and semi-liquids. It may be recommended if you were
recently on a clear liquid diet, but are ready to include more foods in your diet.
It may also be recommended for people who have difficulty swallowing solid
foods
Foods included on a Full Liquid Diet:
 Milk
 Yogurt without fruit pieces
 Ice cream and sherbet
 Milkshakes
 Strained cream soups
 Hot cereal
 Oral nutrition supplements such as Ensure or Boost or Carnation Instant
Breakfast
 Custard and pudding
 All foods allowed on a clear liquid diet
Diets Modified in Composition
Soft/Low Fiber
A soft, low fiber diet avoids raw fruits and
vegetables, nuts, beans, whole grains, and
foods that have skins and seeds. This diet
may be recommended for patients who are
at risk for a bowel obstruction (blockage).
Soft/Low Fiber
 A soft, low fiber diet avoids raw fruits and vegetables,
nuts, beans, whole grains, and foods that have skins and
seeds. This diet may be recommended for patients who
are at risk for a bowel obstruction (blockage).
Low Lactose
 A low lactose diet avoids foods that contain lactose, a
naturally occurring milk sugar. This diet may be
recommended to patients who are lactose intolerant. It
also may be necessary to follow a low lactose diet if gas,
bloating, or diarrhea develop during cancer treatment.
High Calorie, High Protein
 In order to maintain your weight throughout treatments, you
may need to eat foods or beverages that are high in calories
and protein. It may be necessary to add calorie boosters to your
foods or beverages or include oral nutrition supplements. This
can help you avoid or minimize weight loss and maximize
energy and strength.
Carbohydrate-Controlled
 A carbohydrate-controlled diet may be used for patients who
experience high blood sugars. This diet focuses on controlling
servings of carbohydrate foods. Examples of carbohydrate foods
include grains, starchy vegetables, fruits, beans, and dairy
products. Meals and snacks should be balanced, including
protein, nutritious fats, and carbohydrates.
Diets Modified in Consistency and
Composition
Key Points:
 A special diet may be recommended if you are having
symptoms that affect your ability to eat.
 Ask a dietitian or your nurse or doctor whether you should
be following a special diet during treatment.
Diets Modifies in Composition

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