Normal or General Diet

This diet is planned to be  consistent with the  Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) of  nutrients  and  is based  on  the food groups.  It  is  usually  based on  cyclic menus planned  according  to  the region, type of  hospital  and  clientele.  Nutritional adequacy depends on the patient's selection of food, as well as, the patient's  intake of =food. It is the responsibility of the clinical dietitian to monitor food selection and food intake  to ensure adequate nutritional intake.