• Include these codes as defined in http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActCode version 8.0.0

  Code	Display	Definition
  DIET	Diet	Code set to define specialized/allowed diets
  BR	breikost (GE)	A diet exclusively composed of oatmeal, semolina, or rice, to be extremely easy to eat and digest.
  DM	diabetes mellitus diet	A diet that uses carbohydrates sparingly. Typically with a restriction in daily energy content (e.g. 1600-2000 kcal).
  FAST	fasting	No enteral intake of foot or liquids whatsoever, no smoking. Typically 6 to 8 hours before anesthesia.
  FORMULA	formula diet	A diet consisting of a formula feeding, either for an infant or an adult, to provide nutrition either orally or through the gastrointestinal tract via tube, catheter or stoma.
  GF	gluten free	Gluten free diet for celiac disease.
  LF	low fat	A diet low in fat, particularly to patients with hepatic diseases.
  LP	low protein	A low protein diet for patients with renal failure.
  LQ	liquid	A strictly liquid diet, that can be fully absorbed in the intestine, and therefore may not contain fiber. Used before enteral surgeries.
  LS	low sodium	A diet low in sodium for patients with congestive heart failure and/or renal failure.
  N	normal diet	A normal diet, i.e. no special preparations or restrictions for medical reasons. This is notwithstanding any preferences the patient might have regarding special foods, such as vegetarian, kosher, etc.
  NF	no fat	A no fat diet for acute hepatic diseases.
  PAF	phenylalanine free	Phenylketonuria diet.
  PAR	parenteral	Patient is supplied with parenteral nutrition, typically described in terms of i.v. medications.
  RD	reduction diet	A diet that seeks to reduce body fat, typically low energy content (800-1600 kcal).
  SCH	schonkost (GE)	A diet that avoids ingredients that might cause digestion problems, e.g., avoid excessive fat, avoid too much fiber (cabbage, peas, beans).
  SUPPLEMENT	nutritional supplement	A diet that is not intended to be complete but is added to other diets.
  T	tea only	This is not really a diet, since it contains little nutritional value, but is essentially just water. Used before coloscopy examinations.
  VLI	low valin, leucin, isoleucin	Diet with low content of the amino-acids valin, leucin, and isoleucin, for "maple syrup disease."

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