8.1 Nutrition

bland

Mild foods that are not spicy, highly seasoned, or irritating

carbohydrates

Nutrients that are the body's main source of energy and include sugars and starches

clear liquid (Cl Liq)

A diet of transparent liquids such as water, broth, gelatin, and clear juice

dehydration

A condition caused by losing or not taking in enough body fluid

diet care / meal card

A record showing a person's prescribed diet, preferences, allergies, or meal instructions

edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues

emesis

The act of vomiting or material vomited from the stomach

fat

A nutrient that provides concentrated energy, insulation, and helps absorb certain vitamins

fiber

The part of plant foods that supports bowel regularity and digestive health

fluid balance

A healthy balance between fluid taken into the body and fluid lost

fluid overload

Excess fluid in the body that may cause swelling or breathing difficulty

fluid restriction

A prescribed limit on the amount of fluid a person may consume

full liquid

A diet of liquids and foods that become liquid at room temperature, including milk and pudding

gluten free

A diet that avoids gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye

high protein

A diet providing extra protein to support healing, growth, or tissue repair

input

Fluid or nutrition entering the body

intake

The amount of food and fluid consumed or received

low cholesterol

A diet limiting foods high in cholesterol and often saturated fat

low fat

A diet that limits the amount of fat consumed

low protein

A diet that limits protein, often for certain kidney or liver conditions

low sodium

A diet that limits salt and sodium

mechanical soft

A diet of foods altered to require less chewing, such as chopped or ground foods

milliliter (mL)

A metric unit used to measure liquid volume

modified calorie

A diet adjusted to provide more or fewer calories than a regular diet

my plate

A nutrition guide showing recommended proportions of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy

nothing by mouth (NPO)

An order that a person receive no food or fluid by mouth

ounces (oz)

A unit used to measure weight or fluid volume

output

Fluid leaving the body, such as urine, vomit, or drainage

poisoning

Illness caused by eating food contaminated with harmful organisms or toxins

protein

A nutrient needed for growth, tissue repair, and immune function

pureed

Food blended to a smooth, pudding-like consistency without lumps

soft (diet)

A diet of tender, easy-to-chew and easy-to-digest foods

vegetarian

A diet that does not include meat and may or may not include eggs or dairy

vomit

Stomach contents forced out through the mouth

Cl Liq

Clear Liquids

mL

Milliliters

NPO

Nothing by Mouth

oz

Ounce

I&O

Intake & Output

pc

After Meals (post comer)

ac

Before Meals (ante comer)