What is assessed first when changing from a regular diet to a hospital therapeutic diet?
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Correct answer: The patient’s medical condition and nutritional requirements
Therapeutic diet planning begins with assessment of the disease, treatment, nutritional status, symptoms, intake, energy needs, nutrient requirements, allergies, and ability to eat. Only after this assessment are nutrients such as sodium, fat, sugar, protein, fluids, or texture modified. Kitchen availability and serving time matter for implementation, but they do not determine the patient’s initial therapeutic prescription.
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The patient’s medical condition and nutritional requirements
Why is this the correct answer?
Therapeutic diet planning begins with assessment of the disease, treatment, nutritional status, symptoms, intake, energy needs, nutrient requirements, allergies, and ability to eat. Only after this assessment are nutrients such as sodium, fat, sugar, protein, fluids, or texture modified. Kitchen availability and serving time matter for implementation, but they do not determine the patient’s initial therapeutic prescription.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Topic: Regular diet and modified diets.
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