Liquid diet

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Liquid Diet

A Liquid Diet (pronunciation: /ˈlɪkwɪd daɪət/) is a diet that mainly consists of liquids, or foods that turn into a liquid at room temperature. A liquid diet usually helps provide sufficient hydration, helps maintain electrolyte balance, and is often prescribed for people when solid food diets are not recommended.

Etymology

The term "Liquid Diet" is derived from the Latin word "liquidus" meaning "liquid" and the Greek word "diaita" which means "way of life".

Types of Liquid Diet

There are two types of liquid diets: the clear liquid diet and the full liquid diet.

  • Clear Liquid Diet - This diet is composed of clear liquids that leave no residue in your digestive system. Examples include broth, tea, clear fruit juices, and clear gelatin desserts.
  • Full Liquid Diet - This diet includes all the liquids mentioned in the clear liquid diet, with the addition of opaque liquids such as milk, fruit nectars, and certain custards.

Related Terms

  • Dehydration - A condition that can occur when the loss of body fluids, mostly water, exceeds the amount that is taken in.
  • Electrolytes - Minerals in your body that have an electric charge. They are in your blood, urine, tissues, and other body fluids.
  • Malnutrition - A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that the diet causes health problems.

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