Polytechnic University of the Philippines

College of Science
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

Liquid Diets
BSND3-1D
Banggolay, Jovanny John
Catacutan, Abigail
Lucas, Aileen
Pares, John Brix
Pilapil, Rowie Joy
Pineda, Christian Paulo

January 7, 2016

Liquid Diet

Liquid diets are used when patients have difficulty in swallowing and chewing. Two types
of liquid diets are; full and clear.

Full Liquid Diet

Jovanny John Banggolay and Christian Paulo Pineda

Contains all the foods that are liquid at room temperature or could be liquefied at body
temperature.
Full liquid diet are prescribed for those patients who cannot tolerate solid foods due to
the following: fever, infections, nausea, lesions in the mouth and intestinal disorder.
May be used post-operatively as a transition between clear liquid diet and solid food.
This diet may also be useful for the acutely ill patient or those with esophageal disorders, and
for those who are unable to chew and swallow foods following the surgery of the neck of the
face, neck area, or dental surgery.

Clear Liquid Diet

Rowie Joy Pilapil

Used as a transition from NPO to a full or soft diet.

It is intended to supply fluid and energy in a form that require minimal digestion.
The primary purpose of this diet is to relive thirst and help maintain water balance.
Often used before and after surgery, serves as initial feeding.
The clear-liquid diet is nutritionally inadequate supplying only 600-900 kcal per day,
consist mainly of carbohydrates, some proteins, and very little fat.

It should not be used for more than two (2) days.

The diet must be given in small, frequent feedings considering the patients condition
and capacity for food.
The usual liquids given are plain tea, black coffee, fat-free broth, ginger-ale, plain gelatin
and glucose solution.
Liquids such us fruit drinks, fruit ices and clear fruit juices supply additional calories.

Blenderized Liquid Diet

Abigail R. Catacutan

A blenderized liquid diet has food that have been thin with a blender or food processor.
Fluids and food in are blenderized into liquid form. These foods and liquids can be eaten using
straw, cups, syringe or spoon.

When to use blenderized liquid diet?

Blenderized liquid diet is a transition between a full liquid diet to regular diet. It is also
appropriate to a person who has difficulty in chewing or swallowing. Persons who have
undergone facial and oral surgery uses this type of diet also.

Foods included in blenderized liquid diet?

Blending tips
1) A food processor will work better than a blender. Food may blenderize more easily when cut
into small pieces before placing in a blender or food processor. Meats blenderize more easily
when they are warm.
2) Mixing equal parts of solids and liquids can liquefy most foods. Fruits and vegetables do not
need as much liquid since they are naturally high in water.
3) Strain the blenderized food if it contains lumps or chunks.
4) Blenderized foods may be stored up to 48 hours in the refrigerator.
5) Use of gravy, vegetable juices, cream soups, cheese or tomato sauce, milk and juice rather
than water is recommended when blenderizing food.
6) If you do not have a blender, strained baby foods will work and can be thinned as needed.

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