What it means
Used in phrases such as dietary fiber, dietary restrictions (foods a client must avoid or limit), supplementSUP-luh-mentA product taken to add vitamins, minerals, herbs or other substances to the diet.Full entry and dietary history. In hospitals, "dietary" can also mean the food service department.
For the nurse
Ask about cultural, religious and personal food choices as well as medical diet orders, and check every tray against the client's diet order and allergies.
At a glance
| Spanish | dietético |
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Related terms
vitamin
A substance the body needs in small amounts for normal growth and function, mostly from food.
mineral
A natural element, such as calcium, iron or potassium, that the body needs in small amounts.
whole grain
A grain that still has all three parts of the kernel, the bran, germ and endosperm.
supplement
A product taken to add vitamins, minerals, herbs or other substances to the diet.