Definitions for soft diet
soft di·et

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1. soft diet, pap, spoon foodnoun

   a diet that does not require chewing; advised for those with intestinal disorders

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1. Soft diet

   A mechanical soft diet or edentulous diet or soft food(s) diet is a diet that involves only foods that are physically soft, with the goal of reducing or eliminating the need to chew the food. It is recommended for people who have difficulty chewing food, including people with some types of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), the loss of many or all teeth, pain from recently adjusted dental braces, or surgery involving the jaw, mouth, or gastrointestinal tract. A mechanical soft diet can include many or most foods if they are mashed, puréed, chopped very small, combined with sauce or gravy, or softened in liquid. In some situations, there are additional restrictions. For example, patients who need to avoid acid reflux, such as those recovering from esophageal surgery for achalasia, are also instructed to stay away from foods that can aggravate reflux, which include alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, citrus fruits, ketchup and other tomato products, mint, and spicy foods. Foods such as blackberries and tomatoes may be restricted because they contain small seeds.

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1. Soft diet

   A soft diet is recommended in many situations, including some types of dysphagia, surgery involving the jaw, mouth or gastrointestinal tract, and pain from newly adjusted dental braces. A soft diet can include many or most foods if they are mashed, pureed, combined with sauce or gravy, or simmered in liquid. In some situations, there are additional restrictions. For example, patients who need to avoid excessive reflux, such as those recovering from esophageal surgery for achalasia, are also instructed to stay away from foods that can aggravate reflux, which include ketchup and other tomato products, citrus fruits, chocolate, mint, spicy foods, alcohol, and caffeine. Many of the foods listed here can be adapted for a "full liquid" diet by processing in a blender with an appropriate thinning liquid such as a vegetable or meat broth, fruit or vegetable juice, or milk.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of soft diet in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of soft diet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8