clear liquid diet this diet provides fluids that leave little residue and are easily absorbed with minimal digestive activity. this d
CLEAR LIQUID DIET
This diet provides fluids that leave little residue and are easily
absorbed with minimal digestive activity. This diet is inadequate in
all essential nutrients and is recommended only if clear liquids are
temporarily needed.
FOLLOW THIS DIET THE WHOLE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE
DRINKS ALLOWED
Water/Flavored Water
Tea (decaffeinated or regular)
Coffee, Fruit flavored drinks
Carbonated beverages like Coke & Pepsi
Strained fruit juices; apple,
White grape, orange white cranberry, lemonade
Iced tea, Gatorade
Clear broth, consommé or
Bouillion (chicken, beef or vegetable)
Jello, Popsicles (Ice)
Sugar, Honey, Syrup or sugar substitute,
Clear hard candy, salt
NOT ALLOWED
(NO RED, PURPLE OR BLUE JELLO OR POPSICLES)
NO MILK OR DAIRY PRODUCTS
(USE NON-DAIRY CREAMER FOR COFFEE OR TEA)
YOU MAY HAVE NOTHING BY MOUTH FOR FOUR (4) HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR
PROCEDURE
Your Procedure is scheduled at:
Frederick Endoscopy Center 7115 Guilford Drive Suite 201
(301-682-6261)
Frederick Memorial Hospital 400 West 7th Street (240-566-3300)
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