Mealworm group | Control group | |||
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Step 1 | Menu Nutrient | Energy Protein Carbohydrate Fat | Carbohydrate-based liquid diet, Mealworm jelly 580 kcal 13 g 114 g 8 g | Carbohydrate-based liquid diet, Juice 450 kcal 16 g 84 g 6 g |
Step 2 | Menu Nutrient | Energy Protein Carbohydrate Fat | Mealworm soup, Mealworm shake with berry, Protein-fortified gelatin 1220 kcal 50 g 180 g 34 g | Carbohydrate-based liquid diet, Thin low-fat soup, Soybean milk, Protein-fortified gelatin 1240 kcal 43 g 180 g 39 g |
Step 3 | Menu Nutrient | Energy Protein Carbohydrate Fat | Deluxe rice porridge with soft side dishes, ONS1)-based mealworm drink, Mealworm tea-confectionery 1629 kcal 81 g 225 g 45 g | Rice porridge with soft side dishes 1600 kcal 75 g 235 g 40 g |
Protocol | The doctor prescribes Step 1 diet (clear liquid diet) as the first meal after surgery. Patients eat this diet for 2–3 meals. As the next meal, the doctor prescribes Step 2 diet (full liquid diet). Patients eat this diet for 2–3 meals. If the diet transition goes smoothly, the doctor prescribes Step 3 diet (soft diet). Patients eat this diet until discharge. The doctor prescribes hospital meal intake. Depending on the patient’s condition, the steps for consuming the diet could be adjusted. The dietitian surveys the dietary intake every day until discharge. If there is a meal-related side effect, it is reported to the doctor. |