These documents are part of the ACI Diet Specifications for Adult Inpatients. They are not to be used for patient education.
General diet - full
A balanced diet with a variety of foods for patients able to eat normally.
General diet - halal
A diet suitable for patients of Islamic faith.
General diet - high fibre and lower fat
A nutritionally adequate diet with a variety of foods for patients able to eat normally but unable to be sent hot fluids because of concerns about spillage.
General diet - kosher
A diet that conforms to Jewish dietary laws.
General diet - low microbial
A diet that limits foods that are at high risk of carrying food-borne disease.
General diet - maternity
A diet nutritionally adequate for pregnant women.
General diet - nil by mouth
No oral intake from food or fluids.
General diet - no hot fluids
A nutritionally adequate diet with a variety of foods for patients able to eat normally but unable to be sent hot fluids because of concerns about spillage.
General diet - vegan
A nutritionally adequate diet for people who do not eat any food of animal origin.
General diet - vegetarian and seafood
A nutritionally adequate diet for people who do not eat any animal flesh foods.
General diet - vegetarian including milk and eggs
A nutritionally adequate diet for people who do not eat any animal flesh foods.
General diet - vegetarian including milk but not eggs
A nutritionally adequate diet for people who do not eat any animal flesh foods or eggs.