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Nutrition Abbreves
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1200 cal or 1200 CDA | diet; carbs controlled; sugary and fatty foods restricted |
| BRAT | banana,rice,applesauce,toast |
| BSP | bowel sounds present |
| BSA | bowel sounds absent |
| Cardiac Diet | restricts fat, cholesterol, and sometimes salt and calories |
| CDA DIET | diabetic; caloric limits may vary |
| CF | clear fluids; with no residue |
| DAT | diet as tolerated; aka Regular diet, no restrictions |
| dc or d/c | discontinue |
| DD | Diabetic Diet |
| EF | |
| FF | full fluids |
| GF | gluten free |
| Gtube | gastrostomy tube, abdomen to stomach |
| Jtube | jejunostomy tube, abdomen to small bowel |
| PEGtube/catheter | abdomen to stomach |
| BARDbutton/MIC | permanent abdomen to stomach |
| HC | high calorie |
| HF | high fibre |
| HP | high protein |
| LOW SODIUM | sodium intake limited to less than 3000 mg/day |
| VERY LOW SODIUM | sodium intake limited to 2000 mg/day |
| LR | low residue; aka Surgical Soft |
| MN | minced |
| NGtube | nasogastric tube, nose to stomach |
| NAS/Na Restricted | no added salt; sodium limited to 3000 |
| NPO | nothing by mouth; place a sign by patient's bed |
| PAR | parenteral feeds |
| PE | puree, food ground to soft, silky texture |
| REG | full diet |
| SS | surgical soft; low in fibre; some fruits and veg not allowed |
| T&A DIET | tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy diet, no red jell |
| BLAND | foods easily digested |
| ICE CHIPS/SIPS ONLY | ice chips and sips, no order required, ice available on all floors |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition, complete nutrition; peripheral vein short term,central vein long term |
| TPNbaseline | bloodwork done prior to TPN in order to monitor a patient's nutritional needs with followup bloodwork following TPN |
| B1 | Thiamine; appetite; lack of = Beriberi |
| B2 | Riboflavin; RBC production; lack of = Glossitis |
| B3 | Niacin; lack of = Pellagra |
| B6 | Pyridoxine |
| B12 | Cobalamin; maintains muscle function |
| VitE | antioxidant |
| VitA | normal eye function |
| Water | second only to oxygen importance to body |
| Fibre | 25 g daily recommended |
| VitC | lack of = scurvy |
| Grains | 6-7 servings daily |
| Veg&Fruit | 7-8 servings daily |
| Milk&Alternatives | 2 servings daily |
| Meat&Alternatives | 2 servings daily |
| Oils/Fats | 2-3 tbsp unsaturated fat daily |