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• Provides energy
• Growth and repair
of tissue
• Maintenance and
regulation of body
processes
• Personal preference
• Appetite
• Finance
• Illness
• Culture
Frying Baking
Smoking
Roasting
Fresh/raw
DHSR Approved Curriculum-Unit 6 15
6.1.2 List seven examples of foods
avoided by some religious
denominations.
• Muslim/Moslem - avoid
alcohol, pork products
• 7th Day Adventist -
avoid coffee/tea,
alcohol, pork and some
meats, caffeine
• Lack of interest -
mental slowdown
• Skin color and
appearance poor
Meat
GRAINS Vegetables Fruits Milk &
Beans
• Provides
– carbohydrates
– minerals
– fiber
• 1 ounce equivalent is
about 1 slice of bread,
about 1 cup of breakfast
cereal or ½ cup cooked
rice, cereal or pasta.
• Provides:
– vitamins
– minerals
– fiber (roughage)
• Easier to chew if cooked,
chopped or diced
• Daily:
– 2½ cups for males over 60
– 2 cups for females over 60
• Provides
– vitamins
– minerals
– fiber
• Chose fresh, frozen, canned or
dried fruits
DHSR Approved Curriculum-Unit 6 54
Food Pyramid Guide
Fruit Group
(continued)
• Daily:
– 2 cups daily for males over 60
– 1½ cups daily for females over 60
• Clear liquid
• Full liquid
• Bland
• Low residue
• Controlled carbohydrate
(Diabetic)
• Low fat/low cholesterol
• High fiber
• Low calorie
• High calorie
• Sodium restricted
• High protein
• Mechanical soft, chopped, pureed
DHSR Approved Curriculum-Unit 6 68
Types of Therapeutic Diets
(continued)
Residents have to be
taught how to use these
devices.
DHSR Approved Curriculum-Unit 6 72
DHSR Approved Curriculum-Unit 6 73
6.5 Discuss alternate methods of
feeding.
• Fluids administered
through vein. Little
nutritional value
• Responsibility of
licensed nurse
• Usually served:
– Midmorning
– Mid-afternoon
– Bedtime
• Ordered by physician
• Serve as directed by
supervisor
• Provide necessary
eating utensils, straw
and/or napkin