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