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.
When it comes to this stage of colonoscopy prep, nearly all foods are off the list. On a clear liquid diet you may consume only liquids such as broth, water, plain tea, black coffee, clear juices, and Jell-O. Red, blue, or purple colored liquids aren't allowed on the clear liquid diet.