Understanding Therapeutic Diets for Health Improvement
Therapeutic diets play a crucial role in managing medical conditions by modifying regular diets. These diets are personalized to address specific health concerns and are recommended by healthcare professionals. By controlling the consumption of certain foods or nutrients, therapeutic diets aim to improve overall health and prevent worsening of existing conditions. Learn about the types of therapeutic diets and who should follow them for better health outcomes.
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Table Contents Definition Introduction About Therapeutic Diet Types of Therapeutic Diet Who Should Follow Therapeutic Diet Conclusion 2
Definition Therapeutic diet is a modification in regular diet as a part of the treatment plan for certain medical conditions. 3
About Therapeutic Diet Diets are not just meant for weight loss, but they serve other purposes too. Do you know what is a therapeutic diet? It is the type of diet which controls the consumption of certain foods or nutrients. This is done to make sure that the individual's health condition does not get worsened. 4
About Therapeutic Diet Therapeutic diet is suggested to people who are getting treated for a medical condition. This meal plan is usually suggested and created by a physician or dietician, and is planned by making a few moderations in the patient's regular diet. 5
About Therapeutic Diet A lot of people are not aware about this diet as it is only prescribed by experts as a part of the treatment plan for some health problem. It is a healing diet that can also help in preventing several medical conditions. The most common factor in a lot of therapeutic diets is to avoid processed foods at all cost. 6
Types of Therapeutic Diet The length of the diet depends on the individual s response and any improvements in health conditions. The diet is not permanent unless the restricted foods can cause allergies, sensitivities, or any negative symptoms. 8
Types of Therapeutic Diet Only an expert can give you a verified and balanced meal plan for the betterment of your health. You should not try to customize your regular diet with your own convenience and ways. There are many types of therapeutic diets that are suggested to patients suffering from a specific health problem. 9
Types of Therapeutic Diet Clear Liquid Diet There has to be clear liquid in this type of therapeutic diet. Mostly, when people are not able to digest or swallow solid food or are facing digestion issues, then some modifications should be made in the regular diet by an expert. Firstly, clear liquid diet will instruct you to avoid heavy or solid foods and consume liquids including electrolytes, Dal Ka Pani and rice water instead. 10
Types of Therapeutic Diet Low cholesterol/low fat diet This type of therapeutic diet plan has foods that and low in fat and cholesterol. It can be planned for people fighting to manage their weight or have high cholesterol levels. The doctor will ask you to have foods like low fat milk, yogurt and cottage cheese. In addition, to follow this diet, an individual is advised to avoid cheese, processes foods and butter among others. 11
Types of Therapeutic Diet Intolerance diet Intolerance diet is for people who cannot have certain foods due to allergies and intolerances. In such cases, the regular diet is customized a little according to the requirement. The method is to eliminate the allergic food items from your daily diet. After omitting those foods for some time, a test can be done to see if the symptoms are coming back. 12
Types of Therapeutic Diet High fiber diet People who have diabetes can manage their glucose levels by consuming soluble fiber. High fiber diet can also be prescribed for individuals facing problems related to constipation and are on a weight loss regime. High fiber foods include avocados, apples, whole grains, dry fruits, etc. 13
Who should follow Therapeutic Diet? Therapeutic diets basically tell all about the nutrients/compounds and food textures to be included or avoided, considering all the food allergies, intolerances, or health conditions. Therapeutic diets are helpful for a variety of purposes. Many conditions are treated or improved with therapeutic diets. 14
Who should follow Therapeutic Diet? Here are the health conditions in which a therapeutic diet should be followed: Diabetes Heart problems Chronic kidney disease Food allergy or intolerance Crohn's disease 15
Who should follow Therapeutic Diet? Hypertension Chronic health conditions Gastrointestinal issues Celiac disease Dysphagia Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism 16
Conclusion A therapeutic diet is a meal plan that controls the intake of certain foods or nutrients. It is part of the treatment of a medical condition and are normally prescribed by a physician and planned by a dietician. A therapeutic diet is usually a modification of a regular diet. 17
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