verb (used with object), imitated, imitating. 1. to follow or endeavor to follow as a model or example: to imitate an author's style; to imitate an older brother. 2. to mimic; impersonate: The students imitated the teacher behind her back.
Clear Liquid Diet. Background: A clear liquid diet consists of most liquids you can easily see through like water, broth and plain gelatin. These are liquid at body temperature, easily digested and leave no residue in your intestinal tract. A clear liquid diet should not be continued for more than 3-5 days, as it cannot provide you with adequate calories and nutrients, and should not be tried without physician supervision.
You have been asked to go on a clear liquid diet for a screening or procedure. But what does it mean? In general, a clear liquid diet consists of clear liquids or foods that turn to liquids at room temperature. For example: water, broth, clear juices, tea/coffee. The purpose of clear liquid diet is mainly to provide rest to your gastrointestinal tract prior to a test or procedure such as colonoscopy. It will also ensure adequate visibility for the procedure.