Diet Orders

Dietary Order

Any order that deals with patient nourishment.

Clear Fluids

c fluid / cl fluid - fluids that are transparent and not cloudy.

Diet as Tolerated

DAT - patients can eat according to their tolerance levels.

Full Fluids

f fluid, fl fluid - all liquids and foods that are liquid at room temperature.

Free Fluids

Any and all types of fluids allowed.

No Added Salt

NAS - diet that does not allow any additional salt.

Nil per os

NPO - nothing by mouth.

Regular Diet

reg - standard diet without restrictions.

Transitional Diet

trans - a diet that transitions from clear liquids to normal diet.

Vegetarian Diet

veg/veg'n - a diet that excludes meat.

1800 Calorie Diabetic

1800 cal diab - a diet plan for diabetic patients limited to 1800 calories.

1800 Calorie Diet according to the Canadian Diabetic Association

1800 CDA - a specific diet plan regulated by the Canadian Diabetic Association.

Low Sodium

↓ Na, ↓ Na+ - refers to a diet low in sodium.

High Fiber

↑ fiber - diet high in fiber content.

Low Fat

↓ fat - diet with reduced fat content.