Fiber-restricted diet limits the consumption of fiber-rich by avoiding whole-grain bread and cereal products, nuts, seeds legumes, and certain fruits and vegetables.
- The extent of fiber restriction will depend on the client's condition and the goals of the management. Usually, fiber intake should not exceed 15 to 20 grams totals dietary fiber per day.
- Fiber-restricted diet serves mainly to reduce the total fecal size by limiting the sources of fiber and connective tissue.
- Alternative name:low-fiber diet
When is it used?
- For reduction of fecal output before or after surgery
- For acute phases of intestinal disorders such as diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis
- Intestinal gas reduction
- Narrowing of the intestinal as in the case of obstruction and stricture
- Progressive diet
- Radiation enteritis
How adequate is the diet?
When carefully planned, the diet provides all the essential nutritients except for water-soluble vitamins especially vitamin C and minerals. Supplementation is needed when used in prolonged periods.
Suggested Meal Plan
Same as the regular diet but using only allowed foods.
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