Intake calculation

Hi!

I was just wondering if someone could tell me if icecream and/or pudding is in fact included in a hospital intake calculation. I have conflicting answers. Thanks so much!

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I've learn that it counts as food. Something more liquid (like a popsicle) would count as fluids though -- esp. if they're on a fluid restriction or taking in very little.

That's what I was thinking, but i read something about if the item can be poured at room temp, then it would be considered a liquid.

Thanks again!

That's what I was thinking, but i read something about if the item can be poured at room temp, then it would be considered a liquid.

Thanks again!

Look at it this way, if someone's on a fluid restriction (for renal failure, for example), ice cream isn't included. I think it's one of those gray area foods.

It is considered a fluid. For example, when someone is on a full liquid diet they can have ice cream, yogurt, and pudding.

It is true that anything that can be poured at room temperature is considered a liquid. Also, if someone is on a fluid restriction and you give them ice cream it should be counted towards part of the restriction.

As the previous poster said, anything that is liquid at room temp, including ice cream, is counted as liquid. Ice cream is on a full liquid diet. Jello is counted on a clear liquid diet.

Look at it this way, if someone's on a fluid restriction (for renal failure, for example), ice cream isn't included. I think it's one of those gray area foods.

Heh, heh, kind of like tomatoes eh? Are they a fruit or a vegetable???

I agree that ice cream is counted as liquid intake. I have heard conflicting theories regarding pudding. How can pudding be considered fluid intake as it does not turn into a liquid at room temp?

I think pudding is considered liquid based on the fact that it is mainly comprised of liquid. I guess it just depends what room you put it in. A non-ac room in the Texas summer and it might turn into water.

It is true that anything that can be poured at room temperature is considered a liquid. Also, if someone is on a fluid restriction and you give them ice cream it should be counted towards part of the restriction.

I was taught not to include it if someone's on a fluid restriction... but maybe that's to be generous to the person. In reality the body (kidneys, more specifically) isn't processing ice cream as a "fluid" like it does water, broth, juice, etc.