Diet is important for people to stay healthy. A dietitian, or physician may place the patient on a regular, light, soft, or liquid diet. A person on a regular diet can eat any type of food; on a light diet the patient may have such foods as ground meat, chicken, fish, potatoes, rice, strained vegetables, custards, and puddings. Raw fruit and vegetables, rich, spicy or fried foods are not allowed on this diet. A soft diet includes such foods as bread, cereal, eggs, potatoes, custards, and ice cream. A liquid diet may consist only of clear liquids, such as soup, tea, and juices. People with certain illnesses may have other diet restrictions for example people with diabetes or on dialysis.
