Batangas State University

College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

Pablo Borbon Main I, Rizal Avenue Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines
Tel No: (043) 300-2202 loc. 120, (043) 300-2273 loc. 1127 Email:
conahs.pb@g.batstate-u.edu.ph

BUGHAO, MARIA ANGELIKA A.

BSN-2105
Ms. Derlyn B. Clacio
NCM 105: Nutrition and Diet Therapy Skills Lab

Chapter 4. Diet and Gastrointestinal Disease

Questions/Activities:
 GI Disease DIET  RECOMMENDATION RATIONALE

Dyspepsia  BatangasBland diet

State University To avoid too much stomach
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conahs.pb@g.batstate-u.edu.ph keep food from lingering in the
esophagus which causes irritation.
Moreover, it aims to reduced acid
reflux, which is the main cause of
esophagitis.

Hiatal Hernia Non-or Low acidic diet To reduce the likelihood and
severity of hiatal hernia
symptoms like acid reflux.

Peptic Ulcer High fiber diet To  lower the amount of acid in

the stomach while alleviating the
bloating and pain.

Diverticulosis High fiber diet To increase stool volume, reduces

the pressure in the colon, and
shortens the time the food is in
the intestine, giving bacteria less
time to grow. Thus, help prevent
flare-ups of diverticulitis.

Diverticulitis Clear liquid diet followed by a Low- To decrease the size and
residue diet frequency of bowel movements in
order to reduce painful symptoms
and allow the bowel to rest and
heal.

IBDs Low-residue diet To avoid irritating the inflamed

area and to avoid the danger of
obstruction. Moreover, it can help
the bowel heal during active flare-
ups of the inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD)

Ileostomy & Colostomy
Bland Diet / Well-balanced
individualized diet
Eating bland diet after surgery,
avoid uncomfortable symptoms,
such as diarrhea and bloating.
Moreover, eating a well-balanced
individualized diet will prevent a
nutritional deficiency for clients
with ileostomies and colostomies.

Cirrhosis Low-sodium diet To lessen the body’s tendency to

retain fluid and avoid Ascites or
the buildup of fluid in the
abdominal area.

Celiac Disease Gluten-controlled diet  To prevent damaging the lining

of the small intestine that caused
by the gluten food products.

Cholelithiasis  Fat-restricted To prevent excessive build-up of

diet gallstones which are inhibit due to
overindulgence of fats.

Cholecystitis Fat-restricted To reduced the pain and to allow

diet the gallbladder to rest and start to
heal.

Hepatitis High-calorie diet from the To prevent nausea,

carbohydrates and Low-fat diet headache, fever and fatigue.
 Batangas State University
College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
Pablo Borbon Main I, Rizal Avenue Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines
Tel No: (043) 300-2202 loc. 120, (043) 300-2273 loc. 1127 Email:
conahs.pb@g.batstate-u.edu.ph