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Vegetables and protein are both identified as essential components of a balanced, healthy diet that supports wound healing according to [1], and they are historically categorized together as protective foods necessary for preventing nutritional deficiencies as noted in [2].
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The 4 Stages of Wound Healing and Your Role in the Process essentiahealth.org 2 facts
claimThe American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics states that a balanced, healthy diet containing protein, water, fruits, and vegetables may assist in the healing of wounds.
procedureTo support the wound healing process, patients should: (1) schedule follow-up visits with their surgeon to check progress, (2) keep the wound clean and follow specific instructions for changing dressings, (3) avoid picking or scratching the surgical site to prevent scarring and delays, (4) maintain a healthy diet with protein, water, fruits, and vegetables, and (5) contact the surgical team if signs of infection appear.
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 1 fact
accountHistorically, diet quality was defined by sufficiency in calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals to prevent deficiencies, with fruits, vegetables, and animal-source foods (dairy, meat, fish, and eggs) viewed as protective foods.