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Diet Edu Fiber

The fiber restricted diet, also known as a low-residue diet, aims to prevent gastrointestinal distress by restricting fiber intake. It consists of easily digested foods and is recommended for those with inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, or who have recently undergone GI surgery. There are two types of fiber - soluble and insoluble. The diet works by decreasing stool volume and slowing intestinal transit time, which may relieve diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas, and bloating. Recommended foods include tender meats, low-fiber breads, well-cooked vegetables without skins or seeds, and canned or soft fruits. Foods to avoid are fresh or raw fruits and vegetables (except bananas), whole grains, seeds, nuts,

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Diet Edu Fiber

The fiber restricted diet, also known as a low-residue diet, aims to prevent gastrointestinal distress by restricting fiber intake. It consists of easily digested foods and is recommended for those with inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, or who have recently undergone GI surgery. There are two types of fiber - soluble and insoluble. The diet works by decreasing stool volume and slowing intestinal transit time, which may relieve diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas, and bloating. Recommended foods include tender meats, low-fiber breads, well-cooked vegetables without skins or seeds, and canned or soft fruits. Foods to avoid are fresh or raw fruits and vegetables (except bananas), whole grains, seeds, nuts,

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FIBER

RESTRICTED
DIET
OVERVIEW TRAINING
By: Lisa Homiak

Purpose of Diet
Previously called a low-residue diet
Prevent gastrointestinal (GI) distress
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Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation

Restricts fiber (roughage)


Consists of easily digested foods to allow the gut to
rest and heal

Who needs this?


Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) pain, diarrhea
o Ulcerative colitis
o Crohns disease

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)


o Chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, constipation or diarrhea

Patients recovering from surgery on the GI tract

Types of Fiber
2 Types of Fiber:
Soluble fiber = absorbs water, bulks the stool
o Oatmeal, nuts, beans, apples

Insoluble fiber = does not absorb water


o Whole wheat, brown rice, seeds and skins of fruit and vegetables

Why would ber


restriction help?
Decrease the volume and bulk of the stool
Slower movement of foods through the intestines
May also decrease diarrhea, abdominal pain, and
gas and bloating

What to Eat
Tender meats
Breads with < 2 g fiber per serving
Well cooked vegetables without seeds
o Already broken down

Canned and soft fruits

What to Avoid
Fresh/raw fruits and vegetables
o Except bananas

Whole grains
Seeds and whole nuts
Tough meats

Also Best to Avoid

Acidic foods
Spicy foods
Fried foods
Greasy foods
Lactose
Sugar
Caffeine

The End
Questions?

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