Clear Liquid Diet
Calcium - Calcium needs are elevated during adolescence, especially when milk intake is
decreased.
Calcium increases - Older adults should aim for a daily calcium intake of 1200 mg due to
decreased absorption.
Calcium rich food - Foods that are high in calcium and should be consumed to support bone
growth.
Calories - A unit of energy provided by food and is found in some prenatal multivitamins,
mineral supplements, and foods.
Calories - Many adolescents want to eat increased amounts of calories, which can lead to
obesity and other health problems.
Carbohydrates - A macronutrient that provides energy and is found in some prenatal
multivitamins, mineral supplements, and foods.
Carbohydrates - Carbohydrates should be consumed if engaging in regular to moderate exercise.
Carbonated drinks - Including dark sodas like cola and root beer, that are allowed on a clear
liquid diet.
Cholesterol - A nutrient that should be discouraged in high amounts for children in childhood.
Cholesterol - Many adolescents want to eat increased amounts of cholesterol, which can lead to
obesity and other health problems.
, 2 cups fruit - The recommended daily intake of fruit for adolescents.
2-3 years - The age range when toddlers can have 2% milk and their diet should resemble that
of the rest of the family.
2½ cups colorful vegetables - The recommended daily intake of colorful vegetables for
adolescents.
3 cups milk - The recommended daily intake of milk for adolescents.
6 ounces of whole grains - The recommended daily intake of whole grains for adolescents.
Adolescent active in sports and other extracurricular activities - A client with a high need for
calories per kilogram of body weight.
At risk for malnutrition - Older adults are at risk for malnutrition due to various factors such as
poor food selection and decreased appetite.
Breast milk - The primary source of nutrition for infants up to approximately 6 months of age.
Calcium - A mineral that is important for bone health and is found in some prenatal
multivitamins, mineral supplements, and foods.
Calcium - Calcium needs are elevated during adolescence, especially when milk intake is
decreased.
Calcium increases - Older adults should aim for a daily calcium intake of 1200 mg due to
decreased absorption.
Calcium rich food - Foods that are high in calcium and should be consumed to support bone
growth.
Calories - A unit of energy provided by food and is found in some prenatal multivitamins,
mineral supplements, and foods.
Calories - Many adolescents want to eat increased amounts of calories, which can lead to
obesity and other health problems.
Carbohydrates - A macronutrient that provides energy and is found in some prenatal
multivitamins, mineral supplements, and foods.
Carbohydrates - Carbohydrates should be consumed if engaging in regular to moderate exercise.
Carbonated drinks - Including dark sodas like cola and root beer, that are allowed on a clear
liquid diet.
Cholesterol - A nutrient that should be discouraged in high amounts for children in childhood.
Cholesterol - Many adolescents want to eat increased amounts of cholesterol, which can lead to
obesity and other health problems.
, 2 cups fruit - The recommended daily intake of fruit for adolescents.
2-3 years - The age range when toddlers can have 2% milk and their diet should resemble that
of the rest of the family.
2½ cups colorful vegetables - The recommended daily intake of colorful vegetables for
adolescents.
3 cups milk - The recommended daily intake of milk for adolescents.
6 ounces of whole grains - The recommended daily intake of whole grains for adolescents.
Adolescent active in sports and other extracurricular activities - A client with a high need for
calories per kilogram of body weight.
At risk for malnutrition - Older adults are at risk for malnutrition due to various factors such as
poor food selection and decreased appetite.
Breast milk - The primary source of nutrition for infants up to approximately 6 months of age.
Calcium - A mineral that is important for bone health and is found in some prenatal
multivitamins, mineral supplements, and foods.
