Explain the soft diet
The soft diet provides soft whole food that is lightly seasoned and moderately low in fibre. The foods have a soft texture and are easy to digest. Small volume meals are offered until the patient's tolerance to solid food is established.
The soft diet provides a transition between a liquid and a normal diet. It may be ordered for post operative cases, for patients with acute infections, gastrointestinal conditions or chewing problems. The soft diet should be individualized according to the clinical diagnosis, surgery, the patient's appetite, food tolerances, previous nutritional status and chewing and swallowing ability.