Diet Progression and bodily fluids

Full liquid diet

Consists of food that is liquid at room temp

plasma

liquid part of blood that carries blood cells

Interstitial fluid

fluid located in the spaces between cells

RBC, red blood cells, erythrocytes

Cells that carry oxygen in the blood

White blood cells

cells used for immunity

Extracellular fluid

fluid located outside of the cells

Mechanical soft diet

soft diet but ground up

Platelets

thrombocytes that clot the blood

Pureed diet

consists of food that is pudding or mousse consistency

Soft diet

consists of foods that are liquid or partially liquid at room temp

NPO

nothing by mouth

Intracellular fluid

Fluid located inside the cell

clear liquid diet

consist of liquids that are transparent