Explain three factors to bear in mind when planning for and giving patient diet

      

Explain three factors to bear in mind when planning for and giving patient diet

  

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• Strictly follow the doctor’s advice on diet
• Provide food which is well balanced rich with protective and body building foods
• Plan for freshly prepared food as most of the food nutrients have not been destroyed by re- heating
• Reduce sugar and carbohydrates intakes because less energy is required
• Reduce fat intake as it difficult to digest and assimilate
• Reduce salts intake as it increases the blood pressure levels.
• Increase fibre intake to improve bowel movement and aids in digestion
• Plan for freshly prepared food as the food nutrient has not been destroyed through re- heating and storage
• Provide tender easy to chew and digest food
• Provide plenty of fluids e.g. fresh fruit juice and soup.
Titany answered the question on October 14, 2021 at 09:25


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