Nutrition

Clear Liquid Diet

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Clear Liquid Diet

  • Indications
  1. Acute Gastroenteritis
  2. Endoscopy preparation
  3. Partial Small Bowel Obstruction
  4. Post-surgical diet
  • Precautions
  1. Deficient in energy, protein, Vitamins and minerals
  2. Do not use as sole nutrition beyond 3 days
  • Allowed Foods
  1. Beverages
    1. Carbonated beverages
    2. Kool-aid
    3. Tea or Coffee with sugar added
  2. Desserts
    1. Gelatin dessert (e.g. Jell-O)
    2. Clear popsicles
    3. Hard candy, sugar or honey
  3. Fruit
    1. Apple juice
    2. Cranberry juice
    3. Grape juice
  4. Soups
    1. Clear broth
  5. Nutritional Supplements
    1. Low-residue, high protein, high calorie supplements