.:: Kailash C. Singhvi, M.D. ::.

Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy

Kailash C. Singhvi, M.D.

Gastroenterology

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Clear Liquid Diet

Procedures

PURPOSE
The clear liquid diet supplies fluids and energy from foods that need very little digestion. This diet is also used in preparation for surgery. The clear liquids reduce bowel residue and provide fluids to ease thirst. These liquids also provide certain salts and minerals and prevent dehydration. It is usually the first diet used after surgery. Clear liquids are also given after a person has been without food by mouth (NPO) for a long time. Another use is in preparation for certain medical tests such as x-rays, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.

NUTRITION

A clear liquid diet is not adequate in calories and nutrients. It should not be followed for more than five days unless supplemented by high-protein gelatin or other low-residue supplements.

FOOD GROUP	FOODS ALLOWED	FOODS TO AVOID
Milk & Beverages No red, orange or purple liquids!	(Regular, Diet & Decaffeinated) Tea, Crystal Light, Carbonated beverages, clear soda and sports drinks	Coffee, Milk, milk drinks Anything opaque
Meats & meat substitutes	None	All
Vegetables	None	All
Fruits and fruit juices	Clear fruit juices; apple, clear (white) grape, clear (white) cranberry & lemonade	Fruit juices with unstrained fruit or pulp
Grains & starches	None	All
Soups	Clear chicken, beef or vegetable broth and consomme	All others
Desserts Fats Miscellaneous	Flavored gelatin “Jello” (no red, orange or purple flavors) (no fruit chunks added) Lemon popsicles, lemon ices None Sugar, honey, syrup, clear hard candy and salt	All others All ( no butter or margarine) All others

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