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Calorie Controlled Diet

tapenton_stu — 2015-10-22 18:46:07 UTC

Definition

ametlushko — 2015-10-22 18:48:20 UTC

a therapeutic diet that controls the amount of calories per day that a patient ingests. Can be used to either limit or increase the amount of calories.

Ex: 1100 calorie plan, 1250 calorie plan

Patients who benefit

tapenton_stu — 2015-10-22 18:50:30 UTC

High-calorie diets: For patients who may be underweight, have anorexia nervosa, hyperthyroidism, or cancer

Low calorie diets: Used for patients who may be overweight

Food that are Included in High Calorie Diets in Moderation and Avoided in Low Calorie Diets

ametlushko — 2015-10-22 18:50:54 UTC

Butter, cream, whole milk, cream soups or gravies, fatty meats, sweet soft drinks, etc.

Types of Diets

tapenton_stu — 2015-10-22 18:54:42 UTC

Low calorie diets: Avoid foods high in fats such as whole milk, butter, cream soups, alcohol, fatty meats, and candies

high calorie diets: There is more protein and carbohydrates added to the diet. High-bulk foods like green salads make patients full, so these are avoided along with unhealthy carbs like fries that can ruin appetites.

Foods avoided in High Calorie Diets and Included in Low Calorie Diets

ametlushko — 2015-10-22 18:55:48 UTC

High-bulk foods such as green salads, watermelons, and high-fibrious foods. These fill up the patient soon.

Sources

tapenton_stu — 2015-10-22 18:59:13 UTC

Diversified Health Occupations page 311

http://www.mayoclinic.org/