5. Aims of diet therapy
Restrict the exogenous source of
gluten rich diet
Correct the nutritional
deficiencies
Maintain the BMI
Regulate fluid and electrolyte
balance
Prevent damage of small
intestine
10. Nursing Interventions
1
• Educate for importance of diet therapy
2
• Administer vitamin and mineral
supplements
3
• Explain the restrictions of gluten free
diet
4
• Provide written lists of gluten free food
sources
5
• Monitor input output chart