Clear & Full Liquid DietsFor patients on a Regular diet

By Brittani Vanderschaegen, Dietetic Intern 2013

Clear Liquid Diet

•PurposeFor short-term use following an illness or surgery

that causes an intolerance to foodsEx: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

• DescriptionLiquids you can SEE THROUGH

Liquids Allowed

• Broth or Boullion soup (chicken, beef, vegetable)• Flavored gelatin• Fruit-flavored popsicles• Tea (sweet or un-sweet)• Clear carbonated beverages (i.e sprite, gingerale)• Apple, cranberry and grape juice (NOT orange juice)• Italian ice• Sugar• Supplements: Resource Breeze, Diabetishield, Prosource

Gelatin ONLY

Full Liquid Diet

• Purpose

Post- operative transitional diet

Following oral surgery of the face and neck area in the presence of chewing or swallowing difficulties

• Description

Includes foods liquid at room temperature

Foods Allowed• Carbonated beverages• Coffee and tea (regular and decaffeinated)• Cooked refined cereal (i.e. grits, cream of wheat, farina)• Custard, plain gelatin, ice cream, sherbet, pudding, smooth yogurt

(without fruit)• Milk• Fruit and vegetable juices• Broth, boullion or strained creamed soups• Butter, margarine, cream• Supplements (i.e Boost Plus, Resource Breeze, Mighty Shake, etc)• Any foods allowed on Clear Liquid diet are also allowed on Full Liquid

diet but NOT vice versa

Clear & Full Liquid DietsFor Bariatric Patients

Bariatric Clear Liquid Diet

• Description (same as standard clear liquid diet)

Liquids you can SEE THROUGH

• Differences

Diet is low in sugar

Does NOT allow carbonated beverages

Liquids Allowed

• Broth or Boullion soup (chicken, beef, vegetable)• Flavored sugar- free gelatin if ok’ed by MD• Fruit-flavored sugar- free popsicles• Decaffeinated coffee or tea• Apple, cranberry and grape juice (diluted w/ 50% to decrease

sugar content)• Unsweetened iced tea• SPLENDA• Crystal Light • Supplements: Diabetishield, Resource Breeze (diluted w/ 50%

water)

What is N T AllowedCarbonated BeveragesGatoradeStraws- cause people to drink more quickly, which results in increased swallowing of gas/air

Bariatric Full Liquid Diet

• Description

Fluids you CANNOT see through

All items MUST be in liquid form

CANNOT have thickened items (i.e. pudding/applesauce)

Diet is LOW in sugar

Fluids Allowed

• ALL items allowed on Bariatric Clear Liquid diet• Soups strained to consistency of milk (e.g. cream of

chicken/mushroom)• Skim-milk due to lower fat content• Sugar-free ice cream• Sugar substitutes (Splenda, Sweet’n’Low)• Supplements: Diabetishield, Sugar-Free Carnation

Instant Breakfast, Boost Glucose Control, SF Prosource Gelatein

Important to Know!•ALL bariatric patients who have advanced

beyond Clear liquids (i.e. to full liquids, pureed diet, soft foods or a regular diet) must get a SKIM MILK on ALL trays.

•This is help them to consume more protein

•Can substitute for those who are lactose intolerant or those who report to not drink milk

What is N T AllowedTomato soup (due to high acid content)Orange juice (due to high acid content)OatmealGritsPuddingYogurtApplesauce

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