Why are regular and modified diets organized separately in a hospital?
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Correct answer: To provide each patient with the diet prescribed according to the medical condition
A regular diet may suit a patient without special restrictions, whereas a modified diet may control sodium, carbohydrate, fat, fluid, protein, allergens, or texture. Separate preparation, identification, and distribution reduce the risk of serving an unsafe diet and help the hospital follow each patient’s medical prescription accurately.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
To provide each patient with the diet prescribed according to the medical condition
Why is this the correct answer?
A regular diet may suit a patient without special restrictions, whereas a modified diet may control sodium, carbohydrate, fat, fluid, protein, allergens, or texture. Separate preparation, identification, and distribution reduce the risk of serving an unsafe diet and help the hospital follow each patient’s medical prescription accurately.
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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