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What Are The "DO"s And "DON'T"s?
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| "DO"s |
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Eat a smaller amount of food
at each meal. |
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Eat more frequently throughout the day. Apart
from the usual breakfast, lunch and dinner, snacks or small
meals can be taken in-between to increase the total daily intake
of food. |
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Eat foods which are high in protein and calorie. |
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Supplements, e.g. milk or soy drinks, are
encouraged to boost the intake. |
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If the patient is on a special diet for a
medical condition, as in Diabetes, Heart Disease or Kidney Failure,
this must be continued. |
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| "DON'T"s |
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Avoid foods that are high in sugar
and fat contents. |
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Avoid eating a large amount, or continuing
to eat when you feel full. Over-eating will stretch the stomach.
This will cause abdominal discomfort or pain. |
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Avoid eating solid foods with a lot of fluids
at mealtimes. Drinks should be taken at least an hour before
or after the main meal to avoid rapid emptying of the stomach. |
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