Abbreviations
Misc. Nutrition
Standard Diets
Therapeutic Diets
Tube Feedings
100

ADA

What is American Diabetes Association

100
This diet is based on cultural or religious beliefs, among other things
What is Patient Requested (preference)
100
A patient is on this type of diet when no restrictions are specified.
What is a regular diet
100
This term means difficulty eating or swallowing.
What is dysphagia
100

This department would need to be notified if an enteral feeding set and pump were needed.

What is Central Supply

200
DAT
What is Diet As Tolerated
200
A patient who cannot eat strawberries because it causes a skin rash has a:
What is a food allergy
200
This diet includes foods such as broth, coffee, jello, and popsicles.
What is a clear liquid diet
200
This diet is designed to adequate nutrition for patients with inflammatory conditions of the esophagus, intestines, or stomach.
What is a bland diet
200
A tube feeding is also known by this name.
What is gavage
300
NPO
What is Nothing By Mouth
300
This is ordered to document the quantities and types of foods consumed by the patient for further nutritional evaluation.
What is a calorie count
300
This diet is often used in the progression from a full liquid diet to a regular diet.
What is a soft diet
300
This diet includes foods such as fresh fruits, bran, oatmeal, and steamed vegetables.
What is a high-fiber diet
300

Boost Plus is an example of:

What is a commercially prepared tube-feeding formula

400
RD
What is Registered Dietician
400
If the patient is not aware of any food allergies or intolerances, this abbreviation is noted in the chart.
What is NKFA
400
This diet includes the consumption of plant foods only:
What is a vegan diet
400
This diet may be ordered for patients with kidney disease.
What is a renal diet
400
This procedure involves infusing a certain amount of formula over a short time with a syringe.
What is a bolus
500
NAS
What is No Added Salt
500
This provides nutrients to patients who are unable to receive food via the digestive tract.
What is parenteral nutrition
500

Initial diet ordered by the provider giving the nurse discretion to progress a patient's diet.

What is advance diet as tolerated

500
This level of the dysphagia diet is the least restrictive.
What is Level 4
500
This is commonly ordered after the insertion of an NG tube to ensure proper placement.
What is an xray
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