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...