Clear liquid diet
| Clear liquid diet | |
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| Term | Clear liquid diet |
| Short definition | clear liquid diet - (pronounced) (kleer LIH-kwid DY-et) diet consisting only of liquids and foods that are clear liquids at room temperature. Clear liquids are easily digested and include water, broth, gelatin, plain tea and coffee, popsicles and pulpless juices, sodas, and sports drinks. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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clear liquid diet - (pronounced) (kleer LIH-kwid DY-et) diet consisting only of liquids and foods that are clear liquids at room temperature. Clear liquids are easily digested and include water, broth, gelatin, plain tea and coffee, popsicles and pulpless juices, sodas, and sports drinks. Clear liquid diets can be taken before certain tests or procedures, such as B. a colonoscopy, or before or after certain types of surgery. They can also be used to treat gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Clear liquid diets are usually only used for a few days as they do not contain enough calories and nutrients that the body needs
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