Full Liquid Blenderized Diet

Description
The Full Liquid Blenderized diet consists of a variety of liquids, as well as semisolid foods that have been thinned to a consistency that can be consumed through a straw, fed by syringe, or sipped from a cup. The diet also includes foods that, if eaten by spoon, will turn to a liquid consistency in the mouth. The method of feeding will determine the desired viscosity of the liquid.

Indications
The objective of the diet is to provide oral nourishment in a form that requires no mastication. This diet is indicated for the following:

Nutritional Adequacy
The Full Liquid Blenderized Diet can meet the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) as outlined in the Statement on Nutritional Adequacy, if the proper amount and variety of food is consumed by the patient. Because some patients experience palatability problems or may have difficulty consuming an adequate volume of liquids, liquid supplements may be necessary to meet their nutrient and fluid needs.

How to Order the Diet
Order as “Full Liquid Blenderized Diet” or “Wired Jaw.” These terms will distinguish this diet from the Full Liquid Diet, which is lower in energy and nutrients. The dietitian determines the amount and type of food or supplements to be served, based on patient acceptance, nutrient needs, and change in condition.

FOOD GUIDE – FULL LIQUID BLENDERIZED DIET

NOTE: The foods listed below vary greatly in caloric and nutrient density. It may be necessary to
encourage certain foods, depending on the nutritional goals for the individual.

FOOD GROUP	FOODS ALLOWED	FOODS EXCLUDED
Beverages and Milk	Milk, eggnog, milk shake, milk drinks All beverages: coffee, tea, etc. Yogurt without seeds or fruit (may need to be thinned for straw or syringe feeding)	All other
Bread and Cereals	Cereal gruels of farina, cream of rice, grits (Cereal gruels are equal parts whole milk with cereal) Strained oatmeal or cream of wheat	All other
	Note: iron-fortified cereals are recommended
Vegetables	Mashed white potato, thinned with soup or broth Vegetable juices Vegetable purees thinned with soups	All other
Fruits	Fruit juices Pureed fruits thinned with fruit juice Juices may need to be strained to remove excess pulp for straw or syringe feeding	All other
	Note: Citrus juices may not be well tolerated by all surgical patients
Meats, Poultry, Fish, Cheese, and Eggs	Pureed meats and poultry (baby strained), thinned with broth	All other
Fats	Margarine, butter Nondairy creamers, half-and-half
Soups	Broth, strained cream soups	All other
Desserts	Ice cream, sherbet, plain gelatin, custards, puddings, fruit ices Popsicle (may need to be liquefied or melted for straw or syringe feeding).	All other
Sugar and Sweets	Sugar, syrup Hard candy if tolerated	All other
Miscellaneous	Salt, pepper, herbs Lemon juice, other condiments and seasonings as tolerated	All other