Diet is extremely important for everyone, but those with medical conditions it is placed as a high priority. Many health conditions are caused by what a person eats. Treating and preventing these conditions involves a change in diet or a special diet. These special diets are designated for people with certain medical conditions and are used to help a medical condition from a nutritional perspective.
Below is a list of special diets that as a health care professional you will come across when caring for your patients. CHOOSE FIVE of the ten diets and explain the following points in 1-2 paragraphs each.
What type of medical condition would this diet would be prescribed for this diet
The benefits and risks of this diet
What would the nurse monitor for when having a patient on this diet
Create a four course meal for each diet specific to the various special diets listed
The special diets include:
Diabetic
Calorie restricted
Sodium restricted
Fat-restricted
Fiber restricted
Renal
Protein restricted
High-calorie/high-protein
Antigen avoidance
Frequent feedings diet