Hospital Diet

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Across
  1. 4. A diet recommended before bowel surgery or for certain digestive conditions
  2. 5. A diet that limits fatty foods, often prescribed for gallbladder or liver disease
  3. 9. A diet that avoids spicy, fried, or irritating foods, often prescribed for ulcers or gastritis
  4. 10. A type of diet that includes broth, tea, and gelatin, often used before medical tests or surgery
  5. 12. A diet that controls carbohydrate intake to manage blood glucose levels
  6. 14. Nutrition given intravenously when the digestive tract is not functional
  7. 16. Food that is blended to a smooth texture for patients with swallowing difficulties
  8. 18. A diet designed to treat or manage specific medical conditions
  9. 19. A diet consisting of easily chewable foods like mashed potatoes and porridge
  10. 20. Includes all clear liquids plus milk, yogurt, and cream soups
Down
  1. 1. Nutrition delivered through a feeding tube directly into the stomach or intestine
  2. 2. A diet excluding wheat, barley, and rye, essential for celiac disease
  3. 3. A diet that supports tissue healing after surgery or illness
  4. 6. The standard hospital diet given to patients without dietary restrictions
  5. 7. A diet with foods that are easy to chew and swallow, used for dental or swallowing problems
  6. 8. A heart-healthy diet low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium
  7. 11. A diet that limits salt intake, recommended for hypertension or heart disease
  8. 13. A common item in a clear-liquid diet
  9. 15. Medical abbreviation for “nothing by mouth”
  10. 17. A diet that limits potassium, phosphorus, and protein for patients with kidney disease