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SOFT (Sheet 1 of 2) PURPOSE: As a progression from the full to a general diet. The may also be used for a postoperative patient who is too ill to tolerate a general diet. The soft diet may also be needed for patients who are too weak or whose dentition is too poor to handle all foods on a general diet.

DESCRIPTION: Food tolerances vary with individuals. Tender foods (not ground or pureed) are used unless the individual needs additional modifications to the diet. Most raw and and coarse and are eliminated.

BASIC INFORMATION: Fried foods and highly seasoned foods may cause discomfort for the immobile or postoperative patient.

NUTRITIONAL ADEQUACY: This diet will be adequate if foods from each of the basic food groups are eaten daily. SOFT DIET– Food Groups Foods Allowed Foods to Avoid / Milk and milk , , Sharp or highly seasoned cheese. , mild . / Meat Broiled, roasted, baked or stewed tender lean Fried , or fowl. Rich Substitute , mutton, lamb, veal, , turkey, , and . Lunchmeats, , hot ham, crisp , white fish, , . dogs. Meats w/gristle, chunky Eggs, smooth . butter. Breads / Grains , , spaghetti, macaroni. Dry or Wild rice, cereals such as bran. cooked refined cereals such as , cream of on breads & crackers. or bread , , grits, whole wheat cereals. products with nuts or . Others Plain or toasted white or wheat blend or whole not made with allowed vegetables. grain breads, soda crackers or saltines, Highly seasoned . tortillas. or creamed soups made with allowed vegetables, strained tomatoes. Fruits /Vegetables and , well cooked or All gas-forming veggies (corn, radishes canned fruits and vegetables, any . Brussels sprouts, , , One fruit and, one A source daily. parsnips, turnips, peppers, pinto Well ripened, chewable fruits, sweet potatoes. split , dried beans). Fruits with Baked, boiled, mashed, creamed, escalloped seeds and skin. and corn chips. or au gratin potatoes. / Sweets Simple desserts such as , junkets, Rich pastries, any having dates, gelatin desserts, plain cream and sherbets, nuts, raisins or coconut. Fried pastries simple cakes and , allowed fruits, such as . . , syrup, jelly, , plain hard candy and molasses. Beverages Fruit and vegetable juices, free Caffeinated beverages: , , carbonated drinks, coffee, tea. colas. Miscellaneous Butter, cream, margarine, mayonnaise, . Highly spiced dressings. Highly Cream sauces, and mild . seasoned foods, Tabasco, or horseradish, pepper.

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FOOD LIST SOFT DIET (Sheet 2 of 2)

SAMPLE

Suggested Plan Suggested Foods and Beverages Fruit Juice Oatmeal Meat/Meat Substitute Soft Cooked Egg Bread - Margarine with Margarine* Milk/Dairy/Beverage 2% Milk*/Coffee - EVENING OR NOON MEAL Meat/Meat Substitute Meat Loaf Potato/Potato Substitute Vegetable and/or Salad Green Beans Dessert Bread - Margarine Bread with Margarine* Beverage Coffee - EVENING OR NOON MEAL or Juice Apricot , Consommé Meat/Meat Substitute Chicken Breast Vegetable and/or Salad Rice, Peas and Dessert Applesauce Bread - Margarine Bread with Margarine* Milk 2% Milk*

*To reduce amount of in your diet, omit margarine and use 1% or skim milk.

Nutrient Analysis 1953 Kcal Riboflavin 2.0 mg 102 gm Thiamin 1.5 mg 247 gm Folate 249 mcg Fat 65 gm 1030 mg 449 mg 1782 mg 19 gm 12 mg 2944 IU Iron 13 mg 79 mg 2994 mg Niacin 25 mg 3046 mg

Adapted from the Arizona Diet Manual (revised 1992)

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