NORMAL DIET AND ITS MODIFICATIONS
posted by admin in General healthThe normal, regular, general, or house diet is the most frequently used of all diets. A normal diet, like a modified diet, is of great importance in a therapeutic sense. With satisfactory food intake the body’s tissues are continuously maintained, and there is opportunity for repair from the effects of illness. On the other hand, the patient’s failure to eat a normal diet could lead to loss of body tissue and a prolonged convalescence.
The normal diet in hospital usage follows the principles outlined in the preceding units, and is planned to provide the Recommended Dietary Allowances. The Four Food Groups offer a convenient basis for menu planning, and diets in this section will be arranged according to these groups. The normal diet in the hospital requires no restrictions upon food choice. Strongly flavored vegetables, fried foods, cakes, pies, pastries, spicy foods, and relishes all have a place on the menu, but they should be used with discretion.
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