Liquid food is a kind of food which is in a liquid state and can be melted into liquid in the mouth. It is easier to swallow and digest than semi-liquid diet. Liquid food is suitable for severe patients who are extremely weak and unable to chew food. Such as high fever, oral cavity, cheek, before and after surgery, acute gastroenteritis, esophageal stenosis and other diseases. This kind of diet can only be used for a short time as a transitional diet. Because the nutrients supplied are insufficient. Available foods are: thick rice soup, lotus root starch, almond tea, and oatmeal porridge; Steamed egg soup, egg drop soup, broth for eggs, milk for eggs; All kinds of milk and dairy products-cheese, almond tofu, yogurt, ice cream, cocoa milk, milk with lotus root starch; Soybean milk, radish bean soup; Vegetable water, radish soup, tomato juice; Fresh fruit juice, boiled fruit water, fruit tea, jelly; Clear chicken soup, clear broth, liver soup, etc.

Semi-liquid diet is a kind of diet between soft rice and liquid. It is easier to chew and digest than soft rice. The content of fiber is very small, but it contains enough protein and heat energy. Commonly used semi-liquid foods include pork floss porridge, noodle soup, wonton, minced meat, mashed vegetables, cakes, steamed stuffed buns with small soup and so on. Children with fever, oral diseases, chewing difficulties, gastritis, enteritis, etc., their digestive function can not adapt to the normal diet, semi-liquid diet can be used, and more meals should be eaten less. Prohibit spicy food, and avoid food that is too cold or too hot. Strive to achieve good color, fragrance and taste and diversified recipes.

a diet with less residue means that the food you choose is characterized by less residue. Therefore, there is no need for vegetables containing more fiber in the diet. Tofu, shredded potatoes, lean meat paste, vermicelli, etc. can be used, and all spicy and stimulating foods should be avoided. A diet with less residue generally lacks vitamin C, so it cannot be used for a long time. Children recovering from dysentery, enteritis and typhoid fever or those recovering from gastrointestinal surgery should adopt a diet with less residue. In case of flatulence, the amount of milk and soybean milk should be limited.