REGULAR AND FULL DIET

HIGH FIBER
VEGETARIAN
THERAPEUTIC DIET
WHAT IS A REGULAR DIET?
A regular diet is a healthy meal plan that includes a
variety of healthy foods from all the food groups.
Follow this meal plan if you do not have any health
conditions that require a special diet. A healthy meal
plan is low in unhealthy fats, salt, and added sugar.
It may decrease your risk of heart disease,
osteoporosis (brittle bones), and some types of cancer.
A regular diet is a meal plan that includes a variety
of foods from all of the food groups listed below. A
healthy meal plan is low in unhealthy fats, salt, and
added sugar. Follow this meal plan if you do not have
any health problems that require a special diet. A
healthy meal plan may reduce your risk of heart
disease, osteoporosis (brittle bones), and some types
of cancer. Ask your dietitian how much you should
eat from each food group.
WHAT IS A HEALTHY MEAL PLAN?
My Plate is a model for planning healthy meals.
It shows the types and amounts of foods that
should go on your plate. Fruits and vegetables
make up about half of your plate, and grains and
protein make up the other half. A serving of dairy
is also included. The amount of calories and
serving sizes you need depends on your age,
gender, weight, and height. Examples of healthy
foods are listed below:
EAT A VARIETY OF VEGETABLES
such as dark green, red, and orange vegetables.
You can also include canned vegetables low in
sodium (salt) and frozen vegetables without
added butter or sauces.
EAT A VARIETY OF FRESH FRUITS
canned fruit in 100% juice, frozen fruit, and dried
fruit.
INCLUDE WHOLE GRAINS
At least half of the grains you eat should be whole
grains. Examples include whole wheat bread, wheat
pasta, brown rice, and whole grain cereals such as
oatmeal.
EAT A VARIETY OF PROTEIN FOODS
such as seafood (fish and shellfish), lean meat, and
poultry without skin (turkey and chicken).
Examples of lean meats include pork leg, shoulder,
or tenderloin, and beef round, sirloin, tenderloin,
and extra lean ground beef. Other protein foods
include eggs and egg substitutes, beans, peas, soy
products, nuts, and seeds.

CHOOSE LOW-FAT DAIRY PRODUCTS

such as skim or 1% milk or low-fat yogurt, cheese,
and cottage cheese.
WHAT FOODS SHOULD I LIMIT?
Vegetables with added fat such as French
fries, or vegetables with cream sauces or topped
with cheese
Fruit with added sugar such as canned fruit in
heavy syrup or frozen fruit with added sugar
Carbohydrates high in fat and sugar such as
cookies, donuts, croissants, store-bought muffins,
or other high-fat breads
Protein foods with added fat such as fried
meats, seafood, or poultry, or those served with
high-fat gravies and sauces
 High-fat protein foods such as t-bone steaks,
ribs, chicken or turkey with skin, hot dogs, and
sausage
High-fat dairy products such as cream cheese,
regular hard cheeses, regular and premium ice
cream, or whole and 2% milk
Unhealthy fats such as butter, hard margarine,
and shortening
 FULL DIET

The primary concept of The Full Diet involves using

the science of fullness to your advantage. Certain
foods help you feel full and satisfied with less calories,
so these form the foundation of the diet.
Two options for working your way through The
Full Diet:
Begin with the Induction phase for four-weeks then
shift to the Continuing Success phase until you
achieve your goal weight.
Start with the Continuing Success phase.
HIGH-FIBER FOODS
Fiber can lower blood sugar, cut cholesterol, and may
even prevent colon cancer and help you avoid
hemorrhoids. If it were a drug, the world would be
clamoring for it.
But few people are getting enough.
Women should get about 25 grams a day and men at
least 35 to 40, but the average person gets just 15
grams a day. Eating fiber-rich whole foodsnot foods
that tout "added fiber"is the best way to increase
your fiber intake, says Carolyn Brown, RD, a
nutritionist at Foodtrainers, in New York City.
Here is a list of high-fiber foodsand tasty recipes
that contain them.
VEGETARIANS
"A vegetarian is someone who lives on a diet
of grains, pulses, legumes, nuts, seeds,
vegetables, fruits, fungi, algae, yeast and/or
some other non-animal-based foods (e.g.
salt) with, or without, dairy products,
honey and/or eggs. A vegetarian does not
eat foods that consist of, or have been
produced with the aid of products
consisting of or created from, any part of
the body of a living or dead animal. This
includes meat, poultry, fish, shellfish*,
insects, by-products of slaughter** or any
food made with processing aids created
from these."
TYPES OF VEGETARIANS
Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish
or fowl. Eats dairy and egg products. Most
popular.
Ovo Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish, fowl or
dairy products. Eats egg products.
Lacto Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish, fowl
or eggs. Eats dairy products.
Vegan: does not eat any animal products
including meat, fish, fowl, eggs, dairy, honey, etc.
Most vegans do not use any animal products such
as silk, leather, wool, etc. as well
INTAKES OF PROTEIN, FAT, CARBOHYDRATES,
CHOLESTEROL, AND FIBER
Nutrient Nonvegetarian Lacto-ovo Vegan
vegetarian
Fat (% total 34-38 30-36 28-33
calories)
Cholesterol (total 300-500 150-300 0
grams)
Carbohydrate (% <50 50-55 50-65
total calories)
Dietary fiber (total 10-12 20-35 25-50
grams)/day
Protein (% total 14-18 12-14 10-12
calories)
Animal protein (% 60-70 40-60 0
total protein)
NUTRITION CONSIDERATIONS FOR
VEGETARIANS
Protein
Iron
Zinc
Calcium
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Vitamin A/ Beta carotene
Omega-3 fatty acids
Iodine
TIPS FOR VEGETARIANS

Many foods that typically contain meat or poultry

can be made vegetarian. This can increase
vegetable intake and cut saturated fat and
cholesterol intake. Consider:
pasta primavera or pasta with marinara or pesto
sauce
veggie pizza
vegetable lasagna
tofu-vegetable stir fry
vegetable lo mein
vegetable kabobs
bean burritos or tacos
THERAPEUTIC DIET
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. In
therapeutics diets, modifications are done
in nutrients, texture and food allergies or
food intolerances.
 Therapeutic diets are formulated by doctors
or dietetians. Some examples of common
therapeutic diets are gluten-free diet, clear
liquid diets, full liquid diets, no concentrated
sweet diet, diabetic (calorie controlled) diet,
renal diet, low fat diet, high fibre diet, no
added salts diet etc. Diabetic diet is one of
the most common therapeutic diets which
involve limiting high sugar foods to help
blood sugar levels.
 A therapeutic diet of a person may change over time
based on the persons response and improvements
in health condition. Depending on a person health
condition, the therapeutic diet may be temporary or
sometimes the therapeutic diet becomes the
permanent change to lead a healthy life.
TYPES OF THERAPEUTIC DIETS
Clear liquid diet Includes minimum
residue fluids that can be seen through.
Examples are juices without pulp, broth, and
Jell-O. Is often used as the first step to
restarting oral feeding after surgery or an
abdominal procedure. Can also be used for fluid
and electrolyte replacement in people with severe
diarrhea. Should not be used for an extended
period as it does not provide enough calories and
nutrients.
 Full liquid diet Includes fluids that are
creamy. Some examples of food allowed are ice
cream, pudding, thinned hot cereal, custard,
strained cream soups, and juices with pulp. Used
as the second step to restarting oral feeding once
clear liquids are tolerated. Used for people who
cannot tolerate a mechanical soft diet. Should not
be used for extended periods
NoConcentrated Sweets (NCS)
diet Is considered a liberalized diet for
diabetics when their weight and blood sugar levels
are under control. It includes regular foods
without the addition of sugar. Calories are not
counted as in ADA calorie controlled diets..
 Diabetic or calorie controlled diet
(ADA) These diets control calories,
carbohydrates, protein, and fat intake in balanced
amounts to meet nutritional needs, control blood
sugar levels, and control weight. Portion control is
used at mealtimes as outlined in the ADA Exchange
List for Meal Planning. Most commonly used
calorie levels are: 1,200, 1,500, 1,800 and 2,000

No Added Salt (NAS) diet Is a

regular diet with no salt packet on the tray. Food is
seasoned as regular food.
 Low Sodium (LS) diet May also be
called a 2 gram Sodium Diet. Limits salt and salty
foods such as bacon, sausage, cured meats, canned
soups, salty seasonings, pickled foods, salted
crackers, etc. Is used for people who may be
holding water (edema) or who have high blood
pressure, heart disease, liver disease, or first stages
of kidney disease.
Low fat/low cholesterol diet Is used
to reduce fat levels and/or treat medical conditions
that interfere with how the body uses fat such as
diseases of the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas.
Limits fat to 50 grams or no more than 30% calories
derived from fat. Is low in total fat and saturated
fats and contains approximately 250-300 mg
cholesterol.
 High fiber diet Is prescribed in the
prevention or treatment of a number of
gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and metabolic
diseases. Increased fiber should come from a
variety of sources including fruits, legumes,
vegetables, whole bread

Renal diet Is for renal/kidney people. The

diet plan is individualized depending on if the person
is on dialysis. The diet restricts sodium, potassium,
fluid, and protein specified levels. Lab work is
followed closelys, and cereals.
 Mechanically altered or soft diet Is
used when there are problems with chewing and
swallowing. Changes the consistency of the regular diet
to a softer texture. Includes chopped or ground meats as
well as chopped or ground raw fruits and vegetables. Is
for people with poor dental conditions, missing teeth, no
teeth, or a condition known as dysphasia.
Pureed diet Changes the regular diet by
pureeing it to a smooth liquid consistency. Indicated for
those with wired jaws extremely poor dentition in which
chewing is inadequate. Often thinned down so it can
pass through a straw. Is for people with chewing or
swallowing difficulties or with the condition of dysphasia.
Foods should be pureed separately. Avoid nuts, seeds,
raw vegetables, and raw fruits. Is nutritionally adequate
when offering all food groups.