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Worksheet 18: Therapeutic Diets

For each of the following clinical conditions, indicate the type of diet that is required (nutrition therapy recommendations/specific meal plan), indication (why is following this meal plan important/what difference will it make?) and whether it is nutritionally adequate or deemed a transitional diet (a diet that is not considered to be nutritionally adequate but can be used for a limited amount of time).

Worksheet 18: Therapeutic Diets For each of the following clinical conditions, indicate the type of diet that is required (nutrition therapy recommendations/specific meal plan), indication (why is following this meal plan important/what difference will it make?) and whether it is nutritionally adequate or deemed a transitional diet (a diet that is not considered to be y adequate but can be used for a limited amount of tim) Clinical Condition Type of Diet Indication Adequate or Transitional? HIVIAIDS Coronary artery disease (CAD) Hypertension Diabetes Cancer Postoperative surgical client Child with nausea & vomiting Renal failure Lifestyle changes along with weight reduction and increased physical activity contribute to a therapeutic diet pattern. Is viewed as nutritionally inadequate but medical condition can necessitate revision and/or timing of following this type of dietary pattern

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Clinical conditions	type of diet	Indications	Adequate or Transitional
HIV/AIDS	fruits and vegetables ,whole grains,lean protein.	*improve the immunity *manage the HIV symptoms *improve the quality of life.	Adequate
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)	Heart healthy diet diet with low cholesterol and saturated fat,trans fat,low sodium.	*To reduce further complication *Reduce Blood pressure *weight management	Adequate
Hypertension	DASH Diet Low sodium, fruits and vegetables, fish,whole grains, low fat dairy products, nuts.	*lower the blood pressure *weight management	Adequate
Diabetes	Diabetic diet *Healthy carbohydrate,low sugar,fiber rich,good fats,fishes	*Control the blood sugar *weight control *Reduce the risk of CAD	Adequate
Cancer	Cancer diet High fiber,bland food,fruits and vegetables juice,low sugar,high calorie foods	*Improve the immunity *Relive constipation *prevent diarrhoea	Adequate
Post operative surgical client	Post operative diet *Clear liquid, pureed food,soft food,solid *High fiber,good carbs,protein rich food.	*Relive constipation *Reduce fatigue *Promote healing	Transitional
Child with nausea and vomiting	Oral rehydration solution, clear fluids, breastfeeding, low sugar food,bland food.	*To prevent dehydration *To stop diarrhoea	Transitional
Renal failure	Renal diet *Low protein, low salt,low potassium, limited fluids,low calorie,low phosphorus diet	*Reduce the complication *Reduce the fluid overload *prevent electrolyte imbalance	Transitional