Description
This book provides a comprehensive overview of therapeutic diets, which are designed to meet the nutritional needs of patients suffering from various medical conditions. It explores the different types of therapeutic diets, such as clear liquid, full liquid, and soft diets, along with nutrient modifications, texture modifications, and specialized diets like diabetic, low sodium, and renal diets. The book also covers the role of food allergy or intolerance modifications, tube feedings, and additional feeding options such as supplements and nourishments. This guide serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and students to understand and apply therapeutic nutrition in clinical settings.