| REGULAR DIET: The purpose of this diet is to provide a complete and well-balanced meal according to patient food preferences. The regular diet has no specific dietary restrictions. The regular vegetarian or regular meat house will be provided for patients who prefer to not make menu selections. Patients that do make menu selections will be provided items as requested, unless contrary to the diet order. The menu can be adjusted if necessary to meet patient’s nutrient needs, allergies and food preferences. If proper selection of food is maintained, the regular diet is adequate in all nutrients. |
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Regular - Meat Preference
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BMC Vegetarian
BMC Vegan
- Menu: BMC
- Nutrient Analysis: BMC
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| SOFT DIET (also known as IDDSI Easy to Chew): The purpose of this diet is to provide food items soft in texture for patients that are unable to tolerate regular consistency food, post -surgical patients, those with mild GI problems or for patients that may be too weak to chew. Food items on the menu are generally bland and lower in fiber. The soft vegetarian or soft meat house will be provided to patients who prefer to not make menu selections. Patients who do make menu selections will be provided items as requested, unless contrary to the diet order. The menu can be adjusted if necessary to meet additional diet order restrictions, nutrient needs, allergies and food preferences. Additional nutrient information on our house diet can be found below |
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Soft - Meat Preference
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| CLEAR LIQUID: This diet is intended for short-term use or used as a transition diet before advancing to solids. This diet supplies fluid and energy in a form that requires minimal digestion and stimulation of the GI tract. Clear liquids such as broth, juice, gelatin are provided on the meal tray. A clear liquid supplement beverage is available to provide to the patient if additional calories are needed. The house clear liquid diet is nutritionally inadequate for all age groups. The menu can be adjusted to meet additional diet order restrictions, allergies and food preferences. Additional nutrient information on our house diet can be found below. |
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| FULL LIQUID: This diet is generally ordered as a transition diet once clear liquids are tolerated. This diet can be used after oral surgery or surgery of the fact/neck area, for chewing/swallowing problems, or for esophageal or stomach disorders when solid foods cannot be tolerated because of stricture or anatomic irregularity. Dairy products such as milk-based soups, milkshakes, custard, pudding, and hot cereal along with pureed fruit, juice or nectars that contain pulp may be provided on the Full Liquid Diet. The diet should be advanced to provide adequate nutrition when tolerated. The Full Liquid Diet is contraindicated for patients with lactose intolerance or for patients who cannot tolerate thin liquids. This diet provides more calories and protein than a Clear Liquid Diet, however may not meet vitamin, mineral and bioactive substances including fiber needs if used long term. Because it is deficient in vitamins and minerals it is contraindicated for long term use. High calorie/high protein supplements can be ordered to help meet individualized nutrient needs if appropriate.
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| POST-SURGICAL TRANSITION DIET: The purpose of this diet is to improve oral intake and tolerance for patients transitioning from a liquid diet to solid foods. Items on the menu are primarily liquid based with some solid food options available to allow for gradual advancement to a general consistency diet. Food items are bland, low fat, liquid/soft in texture, low in fiber with small portions. Patients may select items to snack on or eat throughout the day. This diet is intended for short term use when transitioning to a full solid tray. Food items provided at meal time may not meet a 2000 calorie diet and RDI’s of vitamins/minerals. Additional information can be found at VIP > LLUMC Departments > Clinical Nutrition > Quick Reference > Oral Diets
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PEDIATRIC MENUS: Pediatric or Diet For Age can be modified like the adult menus. At Children’s hospital, the menu will be automatically generated for the following age groups.
- 0-7 months – no food provided
- 8-9 months – limited menu with foods pureed to a smooth consistency
- 10-11 months – limited menu with pureed and chopped foods
- 1 year old – foods and texture appropriate for age
- 2-4 years old – foods and textures appropriate for age
- 5 years old and older – foods appropriate for pediatric preferences.
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Pediatric Regular
Pediatric Soft
Pediatric Clear Liquid
- Menu: CH
- Nutrient Analysis: CH
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Pediatric Regular - Meat Preference
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Modified Consistency Menus
| BLENDERIZED LIQUID:Indicated for those patients with head, neck, mouth trauma, or wired jaw. Foods are pureed in a blender, thin enough to go through a syringe/straw. Nutrients can be modified to meet individual needs. The house menu supplies over 2300 calories per day however the diet may not meet all vitamin and mineral requirements. Additional supplementation may be necessary if used long term. |
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| MECHANICAL SOFT (also known as IDDSI Level 6 Soft & Bite Size/ Mechanically Altered Diet): Appropriate for those patients requiring foods that are easy to chew due to dental problems or surgery of the head neck or mouth. Food items are chopped or cut into bite size pieces. The house menu is provided to those patients who prefer not to make menu selections. Patients that do make menu selections will be provided items as requested, unless contrary to the diet order. The menu can be adjusted if necessary to meet additional diet order restrictions, nutrient needs, allergies and food preferences. High calorie/high protein supplements can be ordered to help meet individualized nutrient needs if appropriate. |
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| PUREED (also known as Dys 1/ IDDSI Level 4 Pureed): Similar to the Dysphagia IDDSI L4 Pureed I diet, food items are pureed, low in fiber, with a thick semi-smooth texture. Additional restrictions or liquid consistency can be ordered if necessary. |
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DYSPHAGIA(also known as Dys1/IDDSI Level 4 Pureed, Dys2/IDDSI Level5 Minced & Moist, Dys3/IDDSI Level6 Soft & Bite Size): Indicated for patients undergoing surgical procedures/treatments affecting the head or neck, those with certain neurological disorders, those undergoing anticancer treatment, those at risk for aspiration, or for patients needing a modified consistency due to poor dentition. A dysphagia type must be selected for this diet. The menu can be adjusted if necessary to meet additional diet order restrictions, nutrient needs, thickened liquids, allergies and food preferences. High calorie/high protein supplements can be ordered to help meet individualized nutrient needs if appropriate. If proper selection of food is maintained, the Dysphagia Diet is adequate in all nutrients.
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| Pureed Diet (also known as Dys1/ IDDSI Level 4 Pureed): is based on modifications of a pureed diet, foods are homogenous and cohesive. No coarse textures, raw fruits or vegetables, nuts, are allowed. Any foods that require bolus formation, controlled manipulation, or mastication are excluded. Additional nutrient restrictions or liquid consistency can be ordered as needed. Close or complete supervision and alternate feeding methods may be required. |
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| Minced & Moist Diet (also known as Dys2 / IDDSI Level 5 Minced & Moist) diet consists of food items that are ground consistency, with more texture and fiber. This diet is a transition from the pureed textures to more solid textures. Chewing ability is required. It is expected that some mixed textures are tolerated on this diet. Additional nutrient restrictions or liquid consistency can be ordered as needed. |
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| Soft & Bite Sized Diet (also known as Dys3 / IDDSI Level 6 Soft & Bite Sized) diet consists of food items that are chopped, similar to a mechanical soft diet. This diet is a transition to a regular diet. Adequate dentition and mastication are required. Patients should be assessed for tolerance of mixed textures. It is expected that mixed textures are tolerated on this diet. Foods are of nearly regular textures with the exception of very hard, sticky, or crunchy foods. Foods still need to be moist and should be “bite-size” pieces at the oral phase of the swallow. Additional nutrient restrictions or liquid consistency can be ordered as needed. |
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Specialized Menus
| SODIUM MODIFIED: Indicated for those requiring sodium restriction or requiring specific sodium amounts provided on their meal tray. A 2 gram sodium diet will be provided unless otherwise specified by the physician. Other Sodium options include no added salt, 1 gram, 3 gram and 4 gram sodium amounts/day. Additional nutrient and/or fluid restrictions can be ordered as needed. The house diet would be provided to those patients who prefer not to make menu selections. Patients that do make menu selections will be provided items as requested, unless contrary to the diet order. The menu can be adjusted if necessary to meet additional diet order restrictions, nutrient needs, allergies and food preferences. |
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Low Sodium - Meat Preference
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| CARDIAC: Our standard cardiac diet includes up to 60 grams of fat, 2 grams of sodium and <300 mg cholesterol per day. Nutrient restrictions can be modified and additional restrictions can be added if needed. The house diet would be provided to those patients who prefer not to make menu selections. Patients that do make menu selections will be provided items as requested, unless contrary to the diet order. The menu can be adjusted if necessary to meet additional diet order restrictions, fluid restriction, nutrient needs, allergies and food preferences. |
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Low Fat/ Low Sodium/ Low cholesterol
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| CARBOHYDRATE MODIFIED: This diet is prescribed to meet nutrient needs while controlling blood glucose levels or for caloric control. Concentrated sweets such as sugar, juice or regular desserts will not be offered on the menu. Sugar-free or low sugar content items will be available as well as a sugar substitute. A calorie level can be ordered with approximately 50-60% of calories coming from carbohydrate, 20% of calories coming from protein and 30% of calories coming from fat. Snacks can be initiated per physician order. . The house diet would be provided to those patients who prefer not to make menu selections. Patients that do make menu selections will be provided items as requested, unless contrary to the diet order. The menu can be adjusted if necessary to meet additional diet order restrictions, nutrient needs, allergies and food preferences. If proper selection of food is maintained, the carbohydrate modified diet provides consistent carbohydrate at each meal and is adequate in all nutrients.
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Carbohydrate Modified
Low Sodium Carbohydrate Modified
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Diabetic Clear Liquid
Pediatric Carbohydrate Modified
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| SWEET SUCCESS: Indicated for patients with Gestational Diabetes. Generally, carbohydrate is limited to less than 30 grams at breakfast. Concentrated sweets such as sugar, juice and dessert is not provided on the menu. Between meal snacks are initiated consisting of 1 protein and 1 bread/starch exchange. Additional nutrient restrictions can be added as appropriate. |
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Pediatric Sweet Success Carbohydrate Modified
- Menu: CH
- Nutrient Analysis: CH
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| PROTIEN MODIFIED: Indicated for patients that require low protein or high protein food items. The specific amount of protein that is provided for the day is determined by the physician and included in the diet order. The menu can be adjusted if necessary to meet additional diet order restrictions, nutrient needs, allergies and food preferences. High calorie, high protein supplements can be ordered to meet individualized nutrient needs if appropriate. |
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Protein Potassium Sodium Modified
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Protein Potassium Sodium Carbohydrate Modified
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| RENAL PREDIALYSIS: Indicated for those patients with CKD or acute kidney injury who require protein, potassium, sodium and phosphorus restriction. The standard diet provides less than less than 60 grams of protein, and 2 grams sodium, 2 grams potassium and 1 gram of phosphorus per day. Nutrient amounts can be adjusted depending on renal function and stage of CKD. Fluid restrictions can be initiated as needed. The menu can be adjusted if necessary to meet additional diet order restrictions, nutrient needs, allergies and food preferences. High calorie, high protein supplements can be ordered to meet individualized nutrient needs if appropriate. |
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Pre Hemodialysis Carbohydrate Modified
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| RENAL DIALYSIS: Indicated for patients that have CKD/ kidney injury requiring dialysis treatments. Patients will receive greater than 60 grams of protein, and 2 gram sodium, 2 gram potassium and 1 gram phosphorus per day. Nutrient amounts can be adjusted depending on renal function and dialysis modality. Fluid restriction can be initiated as needed. The menu can be adjusted if necessary to meet additional diet order restrictions, nutrient needs, allergies and food preferences. High calorie, high protein supplements can be ordered to meet individualized nutrient needs if appropriate. |
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Hemodialysis Carbohydrate Modified
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Pediatric Renal
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| LOW MICROBIAL: Indicated for those patients with decreased immune function and who may be at risk of developing infections from multiple sources. The diet consists of foods that are well cooked & pasteurized. Cheese with molds are not recommended. Tap, spring or natural waters should not be provided. Bottled water such as Crystal Geyser or sterile water is recommended. Other foods that are not recommended are: raw honey, black pepper unless cooked, aged cheese, herbal supplements, raw or undercooked meats, raw nuts. The house diet would be provided to those patients who prefer not to make menu selections. Patients that do make menu selections will be provided items as requested, unless contrary to the diet order. The menu can be adjusted if necessary to meet additional diet order restrictions, nutrient needs, allergies and food preferences. High calorie, high protein supplements can be ordered to meet individualized nutrient needs if appropriate.
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Pediatric Low Microbial
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| BARIATRIC: Indicated for those patients who have undergone bariatric surgery or revision. The bariatric diet provides four menu options depending on consistency needs and tolerance. A liquid supplement can be provided for additional calories and protein upon physician order. The diet may not meet all recommended amounts for macro/micronutrients depending on stage of diet and if prescribed long-term. Additional supplementation can be considered as appropriate. The menu can be adjusted to meet additional diet order restrictions, allergies and food preferences.
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Bariatric Clear Liquid Diet
Bariatric Full Liquid Diet
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Bariatric Soft Diet
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| SHORT BOWEL: Indicated for those patients who have undergone resection of the small intestine. Key points include: foods should be low in fat, avoiding high roughage foods such as wheat bran, nuts, raw, fruits & vegetables with skin/seeds, avoiding concentrated sugary foods such as juices and desserts. Low lactose foods and decaffeinated beverages are recommended. Oxalate foods may cause stone formation in patients who have lost all or part of the lower bowl. Foods high in oxalate such as spinach, celery, tea, coffee, cocoa should be minimized. The diet may not meet all recommended amounts for macro/micronutrients if used long term. Additional supplementation can be considered as appropriate. The menu can be adjusted to meet additional diet order restrictions, allergies and food preferences.
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Carbohydrate Modified
Low Sodium Carbohydrate Modified
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Diabetic Clear Liquid
Pediatric Carbohydrate Modified
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| ANTI-DUMPING: Generally indicated for those patients with malabsorption or who have undergone gastric surgery. Concentrated sweets such as sugar, juice, or desserts are not included on the menu. Six small meals can be provided. Additional modifications in the diet can be made as needed. The diet may not meet all recommended amounts for macro/micronutrients if used long term. Additional supplementation can be considered as appropriate. The menu can be adjusted to meet additional diet order restrictions, allergies and food preferences.
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Carbohydrate Modified
Low Sodium Carbohydrate Modified
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Pediatric Carbohydrate Modified
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| FIBER / RESIDUE MODIFIED: Modification in fiber may be indicated for those patients with IBD, constipation, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease, etc. Low fiber diet would include foods low in fiber, providing <20g/day. High fiber diets would provide >20g/day. Fiber amounts provided can be adjusted according to prescribed diet order. Dairy products may be limited. Additional nutrient restrictions can be added as needed. Additional supplementation can be considered as appropriate. The menu can be adjusted to meet additional diet order restrictions, allergies and food preferences.
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Minimal Residue (Minimal Residue)/Low fiber
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Observation Unit (MC 8200) Menus
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Adult Day Care menus
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BMC Outpatient Menus
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