Question

which of the following food choices are appropriate for a client who is prescribed a full liquid diet? (select all that apply.) plain yogurt custard ice cream mashed potatoes pureed meat gelatin

Explanation:

A full liquid diet consists of foods that are liquid at room temperature or melt to a liquid. Plain yogurt (has a liquid - like consistency when considering dietary classification for full liquid), custard (smooth and liquid - like), ice cream (melts to liquid), and gelatin (is a liquid - based food) are appropriate. Mashed potatoes are a soft diet (not liquid) and pureed meat is also a soft or pureed diet (not liquid).

Answer:

• Plain yogurt
• Custard
• Ice cream
• Gelatin