U ULCER, PEPTIC (Duodenal Ulcer; Gastric Ulcer) BASIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION A peptic ulcer is an erosion (sore area) in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcers that form in the…
Z ZINC DEFICIENCY BASIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Zinc deficiency is an inadequate amount of zinc in the body’s cells. This affects the function of the testicles, liver, and muscles, and affects…
W WEIGHT CONTROL SUGGESTIONS Weight control diets are designed to provide a specific calorie level calculated to meet an individual’s requirement to attain optimal body weight. An exercise program is…
P PEDIATRIC DIETS (Nutritional Needs of Toddlers, Children & Adolescents) PURPOSE: These diets provide adequate nutrition for the child of any developmental age and will aid in establishing good eating…
F FAT- & CHOLESTEROL-RESTRICTED DIET PURPOSE: The low-fat/low-cholesterol diets are designed to improve serum lipid profiles for the treatment and prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD). DESCRIPTION: Foods high in…
T TYRAMINE-RESTRICTED DIET PURPOSE: This diet is designed for individuals taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) to promote optimum health through good nutrition. It is to be used for those individuals…
S SODIUM-CONTROLLED DIET PURPOSE: Sodium-controlled diets are used to reduce blood pressure in salt-sensitive hypertension and to promote the loss of excess fluids in edema due to cardiovascular or renal…
L LACTOSE-CONTROLLED DIET PURPOSE: This diet is designed to minimize gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances such as abdominal cramps, bloating, flatulence, increased GI motility, and diarrhea associated with ingestion of the carbohydrate…
I INFANT NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (BIRTH–2 MONTHS) PURPOSE: These guidelines are designed to meet the nutritional needs during the first year of life to promote optimal growth and development. DESCRIPTION: Exclusive…
G GLUTEN-RESTRICTED DIET PURPOSE: This diet is designed to eliminate the protein gluten found in barley, buckwheat, bulgur, millet, oats, quinoa, rye, spelt, triticale, wheat germ, wheat, or their derivatives…
