Sodium and potassium are two major electrolytes.  Potassium is the major intracellular cation. Total body potassium content is approximately 50 mEq per kilogram body weight.  Potassium assists in muscle contraction and in maintaining fluid and electroltyte balance in body cells.  Potassium is also important in sending nerve impulses as well as releasing energy from protein, fat, and carbohydrates... 

The Zone Diet is a weight loss regime designed by Dr. Barry Sears.  Zone Diet was popularized through the book “Enter the Zone” in 1995, which was written by Dr. Sears.  In Zone diet, it is suggested that the individual should obtain energy from Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat in the ratio of 40:30:30 respectively at each meal.  This helps the individual to reduce weight.  Studies have shown... 

Ideal body weight (IDW)/desirable body weight (DBW) are terms used by the insurance companies to describe weights that are associated with least mortality. Ideal body weight (IDW)/desirable body weight (DBW) can be calculated by using: BROCA’S INDEX: IBW FOR ADULT MALES = Height in Centimeters minus 100 IBW FOR ADULT FEMALES = (Height in Centimeters minus 100) minus 10 % of (Height in centimeters... 

Full Liquid Diet includes foods that are liquid at room temperature and also semi-solid foods.  Full Liquid Diet is prescribed after Clear Liquid Diet.  It is given to patients who have difficulty in chewing and/or swallowing and/or unable to digest solid foods.  Full Liquid diet is given for 2-3 days.  If used for longer periods, nutritional supplements are given.  Cream soup, broth, juices,... 

A balanced diet is one which contains different types of foods in such quantities and proportions that the need for calories, minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients is adequately met and a small provision is made for extra nutrients to withstand short duration of leanness. Nutrients are chemical constituents of food which specific functions to carry out in the body.  Functions of nutrients can be... 

Clear Liquid Diet includes food that is clear and liquid at room temperature. Clear Liquid Diet provides water, carbohydrates, sodium, and potassium. It is inadequate in energy and other nutrients. Clear Liquid Diet provides 400-500 Kcal. It provides an oral source of liquids which are easily absorbed and leave minimal residue in the gastrointestinal tract. Clear Liquid Diet is used after surgery...